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Shoskey Family History

Shoskey 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: Shockey, Shorkey, Shockley, Hiskey, Hosley, Stokey, Poskey, Shorey

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Where is the Shoskey family from?

You can see how Shoskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoskey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shoskey families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoskey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shoskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shoskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shoskey. 100% of Shoskey men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Shoskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoskey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shoskey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shoskey. For the veterans among your Shoskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoskey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Shoskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shoskey in 1964 was 51, and 96 in 1997.

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