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Shockly Family History

Shockly 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: Shockley, Shockey, Shock, Hockley, Stockley, Shackley, Hockey

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Where is the Shockly family from?

You can see how Shockly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shockly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shockly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shockly families living in Georgia. This was about 15% of all the recorded Shockly's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Shockly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shockly 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 Shockly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shockly. 34% of Shockly men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Shockly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shockly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shockly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shockly. 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 323 military records available for the last name Shockly. For the veterans among your Shockly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shockly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shockly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shockly in 1968 was 64, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shockly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shockly 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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