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Shackels Family History

Shackels 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: Sheckells, Hackel, Shankel, Jackels, Shackett, Sickels, Stickels

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Where is the Shackels family from?

You can see how Shackels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shackels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shackels family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shackels's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shackels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Shackels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackels 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Shackels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shackels. For the veterans among your Shackels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shackels lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Shackels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shackels in 1971 was 85, and 56 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shackels 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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