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Shackelton Family History

Shackelton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shackleton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shackelton family from?

You can see how Shackelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shackelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Shackelton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Shackelton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shackelton families in 1891.
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What did your Shackelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman Lorry Driver W Fruit and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shackelton. 100% of Shackelton men worked as a Salesman Lorry Driver W Fruit and 89% of Shackelton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Salesman Lorry Driver W Fruit
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Silk art Silk Weaver
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shackelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackelton 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Shackelton. 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 504 military records available for the last name Shackelton. For the veterans among your Shackelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shackelton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shackelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shackelton in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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