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Sheakl Family History

Sheakl 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: Sheaks, Seal, Sheikh, Sheaff, Shean, Shell, Shealy, Sheard, Theall

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Where is the Sheakl family from?

You can see how Sheakl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheakl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheakl family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheakl's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sheakl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheakl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheakl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sheakl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Sheakl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheakl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sheakl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheakl. For the veterans among your Sheakl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheakl lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Sheakl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sheakl in 1993 was 46, and 59 in 1998.

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