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Shocklett Family History

Shocklett 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: Shacklett, Shockley, Stockett, Hockett, Shackett, Shocklee, Hackett

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Where is the Shocklett family from?

You can see how Shocklett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shocklett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shocklett family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shocklett's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Shocklett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shocklett 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 92 census records available for the last name Shocklett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shocklett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shocklett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shocklett. For the veterans among your Shocklett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shocklett lifespan?

Average Shocklett life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shocklett 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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