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Shakles Family History

Shakles 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: Shales, Shaklee, Shankles, Charles, Sales, Scales, Hailes, Stables

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Where is the Shakles family from?

You can see how Shakles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shakles families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Shakles families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shakles's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Shakles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakles 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 Shakles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shakles. 67% of Shakles 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
    67%
  • Fish Hook Flattener
    34%

What Shakles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Shakles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakles 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shakles. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shakles. For the veterans among your Shakles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakles lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Shakles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shakles in 1977 was 96, and 57 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shakles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakles 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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