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Shackolford Family History

Shackolford 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: Shackelford, Shackford, Shackleford, Stockford, Shakoor, Halford

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Where is the Shackolford family from?

You can see how Shackolford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackolford family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shackolford family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shackolford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shackolford families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Shackolford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackolford 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 Shackolford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shackolford. For the veterans among your Shackolford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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