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Shelnut Family History

Shelnut Surname Meaning

Variant of Shelnutt a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Shelnut family from?

You can see how Shelnut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelnut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelnut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shelnut families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shelnut's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Shelnut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelnut 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 Shelnut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelnut. 38% of Shelnut men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Shelnut women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelnut were Proprietor and Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Winder
    29%

What Shelnut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shelnut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelnut 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Shelnut. 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 312 military records available for the last name Shelnut. For the veterans among your Shelnut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelnut lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shelnut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shelnut in 1951 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelnut 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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