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Shegler Family History

Shegler 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: Hegler, Segler, Sheler, Shepler, Sheeler, Sheller, Shetler, Siegler

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Where is the Shegler family from?

You can see how Shegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shegler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shegler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shegler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shegler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shegler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shegler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Shegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shegler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shegler. For the veterans among your Shegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shegler 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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