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Shael Family History

Shael 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: Shaer, Shall, Shiel, Shaul, Shadel, Shamel, Shawl, Chae, Shan, Saul

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Where is the Shael family from?

You can see how Shael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shael family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Shael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shael families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shael's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Shael families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shael 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 Shael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shael. 100% of Shael men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Shael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shael 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shael. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shael. For the veterans among your Shael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shael lifespan?

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