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Sheelock Family History

Sheelock 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: Shedlock, Sherlock, Wheelock, Sedlock, Cheslock, Setlock, Sealock

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Where is the Sheelock family from?

You can see how Sheelock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheelock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheelock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Sheelock families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheelock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheelock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheelock 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 43 census records available for the last name Sheelock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheelock 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sheelock. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sheelock. For the veterans among your Sheelock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheelock lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheelock 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheelock

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