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Shackly Family History

Shackly 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: Shackley, Shockley, Hackley, Sharkey, Shankle, Shack, Shockey, Hackl

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Where is the Shackly family from?

You can see how Shackly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shackly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shackly families living in Arkansas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Shackly's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Shackly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Shackly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackly 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shackly. 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 Shackly. For the veterans among your Shackly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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