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Shekletzke Family History

Shekletzke 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: Chelette, Steketee, Sheetz, Redetzke, Shaklee, Klitzke, Sheldrake

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Where is the Shekletzke family from?

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

What did your Shekletzke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shekletzke 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 Shekletzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekletzke 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 Shekletzke. 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 military records available for the last name Shekletzke. For the veterans among your Shekletzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekletzke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Shekletzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shekletzke in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 1987.

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