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Shackler Family History

Shackler 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: Sheckler, Shackley, Hackler, Hacker, Shockley, Fackler, Seckler

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Where is the Shackler family from?

You can see how Shackler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shackler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shackler families living in Durham. This was about 69% of all the recorded Shackler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shackler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shackler 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 Shackler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shackler. 100% of Shackler 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 Shackler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Shackler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Shackler. 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 85 military records available for the last name Shackler. For the veterans among your Shackler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shackler lifespan?

Average Shackler life expectancy in 1968 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shackler 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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