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Shegley Family History

Shegley 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: Shelley, Sherley, Shepley, Shigley, Shetley, Phegley, Sheeley, Sheley

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Where is the Shegley family from?

You can see how Shegley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shegley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shegley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shegley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shegley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shegley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shegley 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 84 census records available for the last name Shegley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shegley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shegley. For the veterans among your Shegley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Shegley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shegley in 1976 was 83, and 98 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shegley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shegley 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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