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Shelbeck Family History

Shelbeck 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: Herbeck, Holbeck, Seebeck, Sperbeck, Philbeck, Selleck, Shedlock

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Where is the Shelbeck family from?

You can see how Shelbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shelbeck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shelbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelbeck 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 Shelbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shelbeck. 100% of Shelbeck men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Shelbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Shelbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelbeck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shelbeck. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shelbeck. For the veterans among your Shelbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelbeck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Shelbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shelbeck in 1969 was 71, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelbeck 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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