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Shakell Family History

Shakell 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: Haskell, Shadwell, Shell, Showell, Shall, Schakel, Shaull, Shankel

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Where is the Shakell family from?

You can see how Shakell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shakell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Shakell families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shakell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shakell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakell 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 679 census records available for the last name Shakell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakell 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Shakell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shakell. For the veterans among your Shakell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakell lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Shakell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shakell in 1993 was 90, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakell 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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