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Shellam Family History

Shellam Surname Meaning

see Shillam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shellam family from?

You can see how Shellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shellam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Shellam families living in Worcestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Shellam's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Shellam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellam 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 Shellam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shellam. 50% of Shellam men worked as a Farm Labourer and 72% of Shellam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellam were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    20%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellam 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Shellam. 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 84 military records available for the last name Shellam. For the veterans among your Shellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellam 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 Shellam

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