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Shakesley Family History

Shakesley 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: Sheesley, Blakesley, Akeley, Hansley, Hawksley, Chesley, Shatley

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Where is the Shakesley family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shakesley. 100% of Shakesley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shakesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Shakesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakesley 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 Shakesley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shakesley. For the veterans among your Shakesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakesley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakesley 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 Shakesley

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