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Shatchell Family History

Shatchell 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: Satchell, Hatchell, Gatchell, Patchell, Shatswell, Hatchel, Satchwell

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Where is the Shatchell family from?

You can see how Shatchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatchell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shatchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shatchell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shatchell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shatchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatchell 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 22 census records available for the last name Shatchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatchell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shatchell. 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 Shatchell. For the veterans among your Shatchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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