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Shigle Family History

Shigle 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: Shigley, Seigle, Shingle, Sigle, Shield, Hille, Swingle, Spille

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Where is the Shigle family from?

You can see how Shigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shigle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shigle families living in Florida. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shigle's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Shigle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shigle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Shigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigle 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shigle. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shigle. For the veterans among your Shigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shigle lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Shigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shigle in 1996 was 72, and 67 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shigle 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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