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Shells Family History

Shells Surname Meaning

English and Scottish:: variant of Shields. variant of Shell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Shells family from?

You can see how Shells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shells families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Shells families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shells's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shells families in 1891.
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What did your Shells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shells. 100% of Shells 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shells 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Shells. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shells. For the veterans among your Shells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shells lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shells in 1960 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shells 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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