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Shelsher Family History

Shelsher Surname Meaning

possibly a locative name from a lost or unidentified place called Shilshaw or similar.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Shelsher family from?

You can see how Shelsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelsher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Shelsher families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shelsher's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shelsher families in 1891.
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What did your Shelsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shelsher. 87% of Shelsher 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
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shelsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelsher 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shelsher. 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 79 military records available for the last name Shelsher. For the veterans among your Shelsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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