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Sheltra Family History

Sheltra Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chartré: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sheltra family from?

You can see how Sheltra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheltra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheltra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sheltra families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheltra's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Sheltra families in 1880.
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What did your Sheltra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheltra. 26% of Sheltra men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Sheltra women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Real Estate Broker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sheltra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Sheltra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheltra 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sheltra. 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 133 military records available for the last name Sheltra. For the veterans among your Sheltra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheltra lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sheltra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheltra in 1953 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheltra 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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