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Shekelton Family History

Shekelton 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: Skelton, Shelton, Stebelton, Shackelton, Heselton, Hazelton, Sheldon

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Where is the Shekelton family from?

You can see how Shekelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shekelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shekelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shekelton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shekelton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shekelton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shekelton 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 Shekelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shekelton. 100% of Shekelton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shekelton women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Shekelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Shekelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekelton 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Shekelton. 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 41 military records available for the last name Shekelton. For the veterans among your Shekelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekelton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shekelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shekelton in 1966 was 80, and 104 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shekelton 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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