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Shazel Family History

Shazel 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: Hazel, Shadel, Shamel, Hamel, Savel, Habel, Chapel, Havel, Shade

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Where is the Shazel family from?

You can see how Shazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shazel family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Shazel families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Shazel family living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shazel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 2 other counties had the highest population of Shazel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shazel 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 79 census records available for the last name Shazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shazel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shazel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shazel. For the veterans among your Shazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shazel lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Shazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shazel in 1987 was 63, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shazel 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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