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Sheckelton Family History

Sheckelton 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, Skelton, Shelton, Shackleton, Sheckells, Stebelton

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Where is the Sheckelton family from?

You can see how Sheckelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckelton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheckelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sheckelton families living in Massachusetts. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sheckelton's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sheckelton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Sheckelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckelton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sheckelton. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sheckelton. For the veterans among your Sheckelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckelton lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Sheckelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sheckelton in 1972 was 65, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckelton 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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