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Shakelton Family History

Shakelton 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: Shackelton, Hazelton, Skelton, Shelton, Haselton, Halton, Sheldon

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Where is the Shakelton family from?

You can see how Shakelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shakelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shakelton families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Shakelton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shakelton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakelton 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 Shakelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shakelton. 60% of Shakelton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shakelton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shakelton were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Shakelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Shakelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakelton 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Shakelton. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shakelton. For the veterans among your Shakelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakelton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shakelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shakelton in 1956 was 35, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakelton 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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