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Shacklette Family History

Shacklette 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: Shacklett, Shackleton, Shackett, Hackett, Shifflette, Shackley

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Where is the Shacklette family from?

You can see how Shacklette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacklette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shacklette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shacklette family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shacklette's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Shacklette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shacklette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shacklette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shacklette. 40% of Shacklette men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Medical Doctor
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

What Shacklette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Shacklette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacklette 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Shacklette. 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 243 military records available for the last name Shacklette. For the veterans among your Shacklette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shacklette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shacklette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shacklette in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shacklette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shacklette 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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