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Shelper Family History

Shelper 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: Sheler, Helper, Sheller, Shelfer, Heller, Seller, Helder, Helmer

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Where is the Shelper family from?

You can see how Shelper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shelper families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shelper's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Shelper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelper 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 Shelper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shelper. 50% of Shelper men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Shelper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shelper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Shelper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelper 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Shelper. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shelper. For the veterans among your Shelper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelper lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Shelper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shelper in 1971 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelper 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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