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Shiell Family History

Shiell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shiel. English: variant of Shield

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shiell family from?

You can see how Shiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 32 Shiell families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Shiell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shiell families in 1891.
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What did your Shiell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shiell. 100% of Shiell men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Shiell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    4%

What Shiell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shiell. 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 603 military records available for the last name Shiell. For the veterans among your Shiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shiell in 1958 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiell 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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