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Shellhamer Family History

Shellhamer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellhammer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shellhamer family from?

You can see how Shellhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellhamer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shellhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shellhamer family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shellhamer's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shellhamer families in 1891.
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What did your Shellhamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shellhamer. 35% of Shellhamer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Shellhamer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellhamer were Pattern Maker and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Pattern Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Home Work
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%

What Shellhamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shellhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellhamer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Shellhamer. 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 249 military records available for the last name Shellhamer. For the veterans among your Shellhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellhamer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shellhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shellhamer in 1956 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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