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Shekland Family History

Shekland 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: Helland, Heiland, Hegland, Hetland, Selland, Shapland, Shankland

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Where is the Shekland family from?

You can see how Shekland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shekland family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Shekland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shekland families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shekland's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shekland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shekland 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 39 census records available for the last name Shekland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekland 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 Shekland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shekland. For the veterans among your Shekland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekland lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shekland

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