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Shockett Family History

Shockett 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: Stockett, Hockett, Shackett, Hackett, Cockett, Crockett, Brockett

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Where is the Shockett family from?

You can see how Shockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shockett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shockett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shockett family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shockett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shockett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shockett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shockett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shockett. 100% of Shockett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shockett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Shockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shockett 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Shockett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shockett. For the veterans among your Shockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shockett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shockett in 1966 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shockett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shockett 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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