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Shalet Family History

Shalet 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: Shaler, Shales, Hale, Sales, Sale, Whaley, Scales, Staley, Salem

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Where is the Shalet family from?

You can see how Shalet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shalet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shalet family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shalet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalet 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 Shalet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shalet. 100% of Shalet 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 Shalet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Shalet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalet 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Shalet. 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 67 military records available for the last name Shalet. For the veterans among your Shalet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Shalet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shalet in 1968 was 81, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalet 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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