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Shiells Family History

Shiells Surname Meaning

see Shields.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shiells family from?

You can see how Shiells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiells families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 23 Shiells families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Shiells's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shiells families in 1891.
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What did your Shiells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shiells. 100% of Shiells men worked as a Farm Worker and 80% of Shiells 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

  • Farm Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shiells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiells 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Shiells. 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 297 military records available for the last name Shiells. For the veterans among your Shiells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiells lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Shiells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shiells in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiells 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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