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Shencely Family History

Shencely 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: Stencel, Sheely, Henley, Sheehy, Hensell, Spence, Shenoy, Hengel

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Where is the Shencely family from?

You can see how Shencely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shencely family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shencely family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shencely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shencely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Shencely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shencely 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shencely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shencely. For the veterans among your Shencely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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