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Shickler Family History

Shickler 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: Stickler, Sheckler, Schickler, Spickler, Sickler, Shockley, Seckler

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Where is the Shickler family from?

You can see how Shickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shickler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shickler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Shickler families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shickler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shickler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shickler 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 Shickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shickler. 100% of Shickler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Shickler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Shickler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Shickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shickler 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shickler. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shickler. For the veterans among your Shickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shickler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shickler in 1968 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shickler 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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