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Shellhammer Family History

Shellhammer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellhammer.

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


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Where is the Shellhammer family from?

You can see how Shellhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellhammer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shellhammer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shellhammer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shellhammer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellhammer 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 Shellhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shellhammer. 22% of Shellhammer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Shellhammer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellhammer were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Home Work
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shellhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellhammer 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Shellhammer. 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 661 military records available for the last name Shellhammer. For the veterans among your Shellhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellhammer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shellhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shellhammer in 1951 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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