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Shikoff Family History

Shikoff 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: Shroff, Skoff, Shiff, Shoff, Wikoff, Hoff, Stiff, Koff, Sikora

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Where is the Shikoff family from?

You can see how Shikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shikoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shikoff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shikoff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shikoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shikoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shikoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Shikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shikoff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shikoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shikoff. For the veterans among your Shikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shikoff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Shikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shikoff in 1971 was 54, and 84 in 2000.

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