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Shackford Family History

Shackford Surname Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Shackelford.

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


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Where is the Shackford family from?

You can see how Shackford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shackford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shackford families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Shackford's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Shackford families in 1891.
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What did your Shackford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shackford. 100% of Shackford 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shackford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackford 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Shackford. 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 748 military records available for the last name Shackford. For the veterans among your Shackford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shackford lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shackford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shackford in 1958 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shackford 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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