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Sheckels Family History

Sheckels 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: Sheckells, Seckel, Steckel, Heckel, Sheckles, Henkels, Sickels

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Where is the Sheckels family from?

You can see how Sheckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheckels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sheckels families living in Worcestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sheckels's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Sheckels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckels 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 Sheckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheckels. 34% of Sheckels men worked as a Painter and 100% of Sheckels women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sheckels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckels 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sheckels. 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 256 military records available for the last name Sheckels. For the veterans among your Sheckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sheckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheckels in 1963 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckels 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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