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Shaki Family History

Shaki 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: Shafi, Shakir, Shake, Shi, Shan, Saeki, Maki, Shah, Shaw, Shao

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Where is the Shaki family from?

You can see how Shaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaki family living in Alaska. This was about 20% of all the recorded Shaki's in USA. Alaska and 4 other states had the highest population of Shaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shaki ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Shaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaki 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shaki. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shaki. For the veterans among your Shaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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