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Sheckelford Family History

Sheckelford 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: Shackelford, Shackford, Shackleford, Stockford, Sheckler, Beckford

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Where is the Sheckelford family from?

You can see how Sheckelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckelford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheckelford families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheckelford family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheckelford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sheckelford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckelford 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 101 census records available for the last name Sheckelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckelford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sheckelford. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sheckelford. For the veterans among your Sheckelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckelford lifespan?

Average Sheckelford life expectancy in 1995 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheckelford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckelford 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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