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Shetliffe Family History

Shetliffe 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: Setliff, Sherriff, Sutcliffe, Sheline, Sheriff, Shurtliff, Sutliff

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Where is the Shetliffe family from?

You can see how Shetliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shetliffe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shetliffe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shetliffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetliffe 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 Shetliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shetliffe. 75% of Shetliffe 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    25%

What Shetliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Shetliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetliffe 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shetliffe. 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 military records available for the last name Shetliffe. For the veterans among your Shetliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetliffe lifespan?

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