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Shelledy Family History

Shelledy 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: Shelley, Selley, Sherley, Shepley, Sheedy, Shetley, Smelley, Sholley

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Where is the Shelledy family from?

You can see how Shelledy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelledy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelledy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shelledy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelledy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shelledy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelledy 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 Shelledy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Undertaker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelledy. 34% of Shelledy men worked as an Undertaker and 25% of Shelledy women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelledy were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Undertaker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Shelledy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shelledy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelledy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shelledy. 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 243 military records available for the last name Shelledy. For the veterans among your Shelledy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelledy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shelledy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shelledy in 1964 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelledy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelledy 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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