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Shellas Family History

Shellas 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: Stella, Sella, Hallas, Bellas, Shell, Shelley, Chellis, Mellas

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Where is the Shellas family from?

You can see how Shellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shellas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shellas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shellas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shellas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellas 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 Shellas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Shellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shellas. 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 Shellas. For the veterans among your Shellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Shellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shellas in 1975 was 74, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellas 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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