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Shellinger Family History

Shellinger 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: Sellinger, Hellinger, Schellinger, Hollinger, Selinger, Bellinger

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Where is the Shellinger family from?

You can see how Shellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shellinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shellinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shellinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellinger 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 Shellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shellinger. 50% of Shellinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmerpasterer
    50%

What Shellinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Shellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellinger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shellinger. 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 46 military records available for the last name Shellinger. For the veterans among your Shellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellinger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Shellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shellinger in 1976 was 90, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shellinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellinger 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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