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Shettlewood Family History

Shettlewood 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: Littlewood, Shuttleworth, Sherwood, Cheatwood, Hazlewood, Spottswood

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Where is the Shettlewood family from?

You can see how Shettlewood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shettlewood family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shettlewood families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shettlewood's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Shettlewood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Shettlewood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shettlewood 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shettlewood. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shettlewood. For the veterans among your Shettlewood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shettlewood lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Shettlewood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shettlewood in 1971 was 53, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shettlewood 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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