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Sheckett Family History

Sheckett 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: Shackett, Hackett, Beckett, Heckert, Stockett, Hockett, Heskett

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Where is the Sheckett family from?

You can see how Sheckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sheckett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sheckett families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheckett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sheckett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Sheckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sheckett. 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 military records available for the last name Sheckett. For the veterans among your Sheckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckett 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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