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Shelp Family History

Shelp Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of North German Schelp.

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


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Where is the Shelp family from?

You can see how Shelp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Shelp families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shelp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shelp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelp 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 Shelp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelp. 25% of Shelp men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Shelp women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelp were Broker and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Broker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%

What Shelp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelp 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 Shelp. 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 701 military records available for the last name Shelp. For the veterans among your Shelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelp lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shelp in 1951 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelp 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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