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Shaell Family History

Shaell 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: Shell, Shall, Shaull, Shiell, Hall, Hell, Sell, Sewell, Shield, Stell

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Where is the Shaell family from?

You can see how Shaell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shaell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shaell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shaell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaell 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 43 census records available for the last name Shaell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shaell. 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 Shaell. For the veterans among your Shaell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaell

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