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Sheckells Family History

Sheckells Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Shackles.

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


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Where is the Sheckells family from?

You can see how Sheckells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheckells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sheckells families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheckells's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sheckells families in 1891.
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What did your Sheckells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheckells. 34% of Sheckells men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Sheckells. 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 282 military records available for the last name Sheckells. For the veterans among your Sheckells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckells lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sheckells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sheckells in 1956 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

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