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Sheckles Family History

Sheckles 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 Sheckles family from?

You can see how Sheckles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheckles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sheckles families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sheckles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheckles families in 1891.
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What did your Sheckles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheckles. 70% of Sheckles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sheckles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheckles were Painter and Cook.

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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
    70%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Sheckles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheckles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckles 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sheckles. 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 272 military records available for the last name Sheckles. For the veterans among your Sheckles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sheckles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sheckles in 1962 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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