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Sheckly Family History

Sheckly 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, Heckle, Sheckler, Shealy, Shackley, Steckley

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Where is the Sheckly family from?

You can see how Sheckly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Sheckly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sheckly families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheckly's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Sheckly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckly 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 69 census records available for the last name Sheckly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckly 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sheckly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sheckly. For the veterans among your Sheckly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Sheckly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sheckly in 1969 was 76, and 79 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckly 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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