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Shuckford Family History

Shuckford Surname Meaning

From a lost or unidentified place called Shuckford or similar, apparently in Suffolk. The origin of the place-name cannot be certain without a greater number of early forms.

However, it may derive from Old English scucca, meaning ‘evil spirit demon’, combined with ford, which refers to a ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Shuckford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuckford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Shuckford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shuckford families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shuckford's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shuckford families in 1891.
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What did your Shuckford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shuckford. 100% of Shuckford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Shuckford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuckford 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Shuckford. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shuckford. For the veterans among your Shuckford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuckford lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Shuckford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shuckford in 1981 was 80, and 92 in 2000.

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