This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shilkett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shilkett Family History

Shilkett 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: Shiflett, Shackett, Hilkert, Shiplett, Hackett, Hilke, Sibbett

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shilkett family from?

You can see how Shilkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilkett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Shilkett families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shilkett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shilkett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shilkett ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Shilkett | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shilkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Shilkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilkett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shilkett

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Shilkett. 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.

View all Shilkett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Shilkett. For the veterans among your Shilkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shilkett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shilkett family history

Discover More

What is the average Shilkett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shilkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shilkett in 1963 was 68, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilkett 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shilkett family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial