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Shirkie Name Meaning

from Ó Searcaigh see Sharkey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Shire, Sirkin, Shiraki, Shirk, Shirai, Sturkie, Starkie, Shinkle

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Where is the Shirkie family from?

You can see how Shirkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirkie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shirkie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there were 2 Shirkie families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shirkie's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shirkie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shirkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shirkie. 100% of Shirkie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Shirkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirkie 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shirkie. 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 46 military records available for the last name Shirkie. For the veterans among your Shirkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirkie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shirkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shirkie in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

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