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Shekler Family History

Shekler 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: Sheckler, Sheler, Shepler, Sheeler, Sheller, Shetler, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Shekler family from?

You can see how Shekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shekler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shekler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shekler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shekler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shekler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shekler 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 127 census records available for the last name Shekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shekler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shekler. For the veterans among your Shekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shekler 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 Shekler

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