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Shacelford Family History

Shacelford 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: Shackelford, Shackford, Shackleford, Padelford, Halford, Stalford

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Where is the Shacelford family from?

You can see how Shacelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacelford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shacelford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shacelford family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shacelford's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shacelford families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Shacelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacelford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shacelford. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shacelford. For the veterans among your Shacelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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