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Shickles Family History

Shickles 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: Sickles, Sheckles, Stickles, Shockley, Stickler, Sheckler, Schickler

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Where is the Shickles family from?

You can see how Shickles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shickles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shickles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shickles families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shickles's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Shickles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shickles 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 Shickles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shickles. 100% of Shickles men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Shickles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Shickles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shickles 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 Shickles. 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 115 military records available for the last name Shickles. For the veterans among your Shickles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shickles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Shickles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shickles in 1958 was 51, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shickles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shickles 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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