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Shickley Family History

Shickley 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: Shockley, Shackley, Stickley, Checkley, Bickley, Stickler, Hockley

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Where is the Shickley family from?

You can see how Shickley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shickley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shickley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Shickley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Shickley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shickley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shickley 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 Shickley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shickley. 30% of Shickley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shickley women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shickley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shickley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shickley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shickley. 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 153 military records available for the last name Shickley. For the veterans among your Shickley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shickley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shickley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shickley in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shickley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shickley 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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