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Shetline Family History

Shetline 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: Sheline, Shevlin, Henline, Sherlin, Sherling, Stelling, Helling

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Where is the Shetline family from?

You can see how Shetline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetline family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shetline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shetline family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shetline's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shetline families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shetline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetline 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shetline. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shetline. For the veterans among your Shetline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetline lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shetline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shetline in 1966 was 64, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetline 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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