Shatkus Family History

Shatkus Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Shanks, Shimkus, Shatkin, Stankus, Hatzis, Shankar, Malkus, Stathis, Backus, Matus

565 record(s) for Shatkus

262	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
35	Military Records
18	Immigration Records
140	Census and Voter Lists
110	Member Trees

Where is the Shatkus family from?

You can see how Shatkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shatkus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shatkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shatkus families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shatkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shatkus.

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

Miner

28%

Truck driver

19%

Laborer

19%

Elevator operator

19%

What Shatkus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 140 census records available for the last name Shatkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Shatkus. 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.

Military Records

There are 35 military records available for the last name Shatkus. For the veterans among your Shatkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Shatkus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Shatkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shatkus in 1971 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shatkus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.