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Shelkey Family History

Shelkey 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, Sheley, Seeley, Shelby, Selley, Sherley, Shelden, Sharkey

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Where is the Shelkey family from?

You can see how Shelkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shelkey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelkey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shelkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelkey 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 Shelkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelkey. 50% of Shelkey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shelkey women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shelkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Shelkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelkey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shelkey. 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 172 military records available for the last name Shelkey. For the veterans among your Shelkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelkey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shelkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shelkey in 1955 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelkey 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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