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Sheltman Family History

Sheltman 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: Shellman, Shelman, Selman, Hetman, Sherman, Sellman, Shelton, Helman

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Where is the Sheltman family from?

You can see how Sheltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sheltman family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheltman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sheltman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheltman 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 Sheltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheltman. 34% of Sheltman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Sheltman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheltman were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Sheltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Sheltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheltman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sheltman. 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 112 military records available for the last name Sheltman. For the veterans among your Sheltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheltman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sheltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sheltman in 1962 was 58, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheltman 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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