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Shacklton Family History

Shacklton 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: Shackleton, Shackelton, Thackston, Halton, Hazelton, Hamilton

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Where is the Shacklton family from?

You can see how Shacklton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacklton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shacklton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shacklton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shacklton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shacklton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Shacklton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacklton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shacklton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shacklton. For the veterans among your Shacklton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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