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Shekels Family History

Shekels 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: Szekely, Sheckells, Sekel, Sheets, Skeels, Shewell, Shiels, Sheils

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Where is the Shekels family from?

You can see how Shekels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shekels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shekels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Shekels families living in Worcestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Shekels's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Shekels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shekels 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 Shekels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shekels. 100% of Shekels men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Shekels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Shekels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekels 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shekels. 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 149 military records available for the last name Shekels. For the veterans among your Shekels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekels lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Shekels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shekels in 1961 was 59, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shekels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shekels 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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