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Shacklefoot Family History

Shacklefoot 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: Shackleford, Shackleton, Shacklett, Shackley, Shackelford, Shackford

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Where is the Shacklefoot family from?

You can see how Shacklefoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacklefoot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shacklefoot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shacklefoot family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shacklefoot's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Shacklefoot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shacklefoot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Shacklefoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacklefoot 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 Shacklefoot. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shacklefoot. For the veterans among your Shacklefoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shacklefoot lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Shacklefoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shacklefoot in 1976 was 78, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shacklefoot 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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