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Shacklett Family History

Shacklett Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Shacklett family from?

You can see how Shacklett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacklett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shacklett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shacklett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shacklett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shacklett families in 1891.
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What did your Shacklett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shacklett. 27% of Shacklett men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Shacklett women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shacklett were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    21%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shacklett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacklett 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Shacklett. 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 980 military records available for the last name Shacklett. For the veterans among your Shacklett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shacklett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shacklett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shacklett in 1951 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

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