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Sheelor Family History

Sheelor 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: Shelor, Sheeler, Wheeler, Sheerer, Sheler, Sheeder, Shepler, Sheller

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Where is the Sheelor family from?

You can see how Sheelor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheelor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheelor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sheelor families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sheelor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheelor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheelor 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 Sheelor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheelor. 100% of Sheelor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sheelor women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sheelor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Sheelor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheelor 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sheelor. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sheelor. For the veterans among your Sheelor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheelor lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sheelor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sheelor in 1944 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheelor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheelor 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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