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Shackney Family History

Shackney 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: Hackney, Shackley, Shockney, Shockley, Brackney, Stickney, Hackley

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Where is the Shackney family from?

You can see how Shackney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shackney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Shackney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shackney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shackney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shackney 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 69 census records available for the last name Shackney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackney 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shackney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shackney. For the veterans among your Shackney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shackney lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Shackney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shackney in 1985 was 72, and 52 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shackney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shackney 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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