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Shellswick Family History

Shellswick 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: Sellick, Sheldrick, Elswick, Shedlock, Ellick, Sedgwick, Beswick

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Where is the Shellswick family from?

You can see how Shellswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellswick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shellswick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shellswick families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Shellswick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shellswick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellswick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Shellswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellswick 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shellswick. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shellswick. For the veterans among your Shellswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellswick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Shellswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shellswick in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellswick 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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