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Sheckley Family History

Sheckley 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: Shockley, Checkley, Sheckler, Shackley, Steckley, Sheckles, Seckler

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Where is the Sheckley family from?

You can see how Sheckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheckley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheckley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sheckley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckley 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 Sheckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheckley. 100% of Sheckley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sheckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Sheckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sheckley. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sheckley. For the veterans among your Sheckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckley lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Sheckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sheckley in 1979 was 86, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheckley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckley 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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