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Shetle Family History

Shetle 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: Shytle, Shetley, Shetler, Helle, Shetty, Selle, Shell, Schelle

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Where is the Shetle family from?

You can see how Shetle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shetle families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Shetle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shetle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shetle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetle 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 285 census records available for the last name Shetle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shetle. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shetle. For the veterans among your Shetle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetle lifespan?

Average Shetle life expectancy in 1988 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetle 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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