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Shakesheff Family History

Shakesheff Surname Meaning

see Shakeshaft.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shakesheff family from?

You can see how Shakesheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakesheff family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Shakesheff families living in Herefordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shakesheff's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Shakesheff families in 1891.
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What did your Shakesheff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shakesheff. 100% of Shakesheff men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Shakesheff 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Shakesheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakesheff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shakesheff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shakesheff. For the veterans among your Shakesheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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