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Shik Family History

Shik 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: Shi, Shim, Shin, Sik, Shirk, Shie, Shiu, Shick, Shek, Shia

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Where is the Shik family from?

You can see how Shik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shik families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shik family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shik's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shik ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Shik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shik 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Shik. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shik. For the veterans among your Shik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Shik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shik in 1965 was 45, and 77 in 1995.

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