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Shingleton Family History

Shingleton Surname Meaning

English: late medieval variant of Singleton.

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


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Where is the Shingleton family from?

You can see how Shingleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shingleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shingleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Shingleton families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Shingleton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Shingleton families in 1891.
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What did your Shingleton 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 Shingleton. 34% of Shingleton men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Shingleton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shingleton were Insurance Agent and Private Means.

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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
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Insurance Agent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Shingleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Shingleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shingleton 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Shingleton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shingleton. For the veterans among your Shingleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shingleton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shingleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shingleton in 1957 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shingleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shingleton 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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