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Shakleford Family History

Shakleford 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: Shackleford, Stapleford, Halford, Wakeford, Shackelford, Drakeford

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Where is the Shakleford family from?

You can see how Shakleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakleford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shakleford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shakleford family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shakleford's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shakleford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakleford 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 Shakleford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shakleford. 38% of Shakleford men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Shakleford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Shakleford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakleford 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Shakleford. 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 102 military records available for the last name Shakleford. For the veterans among your Shakleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakleford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Shakleford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shakleford in 1965 was 71, and 47 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakleford 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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