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Shetka Family History

Shetka Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shetty, Sheikh, Seta, Shera, Shonka, Stepka, Shea, Shenk, Lhotka

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Where is the Shetka family from?

You can see how Shetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shetka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Shetka families living in Minnesota. This was about 79% of all the recorded Shetka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shetka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shetka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shetka. 34% of Shetka men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Shetka women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Iron Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Shetka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Shetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Shetka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Shetka. For the veterans among your Shetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shetka in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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