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Shetler Family History

Shetler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schettler.

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


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Where is the Shetler family from?

You can see how Shetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Shetler families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shetler's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Shetler families in 1891.
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What did your Shetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shetler. 75% of Shetler 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
    75%
  • Shopkeeper
    25%

What Shetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetler 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Shetler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shetler. For the veterans among your Shetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shetler in 1957 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shetler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetler 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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