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Shakel Family History

Shakel 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: Schakel, Shankel, Shake, Shaker, Shadel, Shamel, Hamel, Hazel, Savel

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Where is the Shakel family from?

You can see how Shakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shakel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Shakel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shakel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shakel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakel 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 Shakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shakel. 100% of Shakel men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Shakel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shakel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Shakel. 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 64 military records available for the last name Shakel. For the veterans among your Shakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shakel in 1964 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakel 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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