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Shelbrooke Family History

Shelbrooke 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: Holbrook, Seabrook, Holbrooks, Philbrook, Halbrooks, Seabrooks

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Where is the Shelbrooke family from?

You can see how Shelbrooke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelbrooke family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Shelbrooke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shelbrooke families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Shelbrooke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shelbrooke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelbrooke 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 Shelbrooke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shelbrooke. 100% of Shelbrooke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shelbrooke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Shelbrooke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelbrooke 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 Shelbrooke. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shelbrooke. For the veterans among your Shelbrooke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelbrooke lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelbrooke

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