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Shacklock Family History

Shacklock Surname Meaning

English (mainly Nottinghamshire): nickname from Middle English shak(e) ‘shake’ + lok ‘lock’

probably denoting someone with a habit of shaking back his long hair.

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


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Where is the Shacklock family from?

You can see how Shacklock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacklock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shacklock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 134 Shacklock families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shacklock's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shacklock families in 1891.
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What did your Shacklock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shacklock. 17% of Shacklock men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Shacklock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shacklock were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Colliery Accountant
    17%
  • Bricklayers Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shacklock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacklock 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Shacklock. 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 323 military records available for the last name Shacklock. For the veterans among your Shacklock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shacklock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shacklock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shacklock in 1968 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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