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Iron Shell Family History

Iron Shell Surname 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: Rishell, Rosell, Rossell, Brunsell, Rothell, Rochell, Croswell

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What did your Iron Shell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Iron Shell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iron Shell 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 Iron Shell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Iron Shell. For the veterans among your Iron Shell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iron Shell lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Iron Shell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Iron Shell in 2001 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iron Shell 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.

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