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Shocklin Family History

Shocklin 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: Stocklin, Shockley, Cocklin, Rocklin, Stoecklin, Hockin, Locklin

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Where is the Shocklin family from?

You can see how Shocklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shocklin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shocklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shocklin families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Shocklin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shocklin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shocklin 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 Shocklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shocklin. 50% of Shocklin men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Shocklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Shocklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shocklin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shocklin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shocklin. For the veterans among your Shocklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shocklin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Shocklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shocklin in 1953 was 37, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shocklin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shocklin 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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