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Shellhorn Family History

Shellhorn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellhorn.

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


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Where is the Shellhorn family from?

You can see how Shellhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shellhorn families living in Shropshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Shellhorn's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Shellhorn families in 1891.
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What did your Shellhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shellhorn. 72% of Shellhorn 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shellhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellhorn 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Shellhorn. 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 640 military records available for the last name Shellhorn. For the veterans among your Shellhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellhorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shellhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shellhorn in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellhorn 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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