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Shoell Family History

Shoell 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: Shell, Showell, Schoell, Sholl, Hoell, Shiell, Hell, Sell, Sewell

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Where is the Shoell family from?

You can see how Shoell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Shoell families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shoell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoell 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 Shoell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoell. 38% of Shoell men worked as a Labor and 100% of Shoell women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Labor
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Shoell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Shoell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shoell. 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 89 military records available for the last name Shoell. For the veterans among your Shoell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Shoell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shoell in 1969 was 71, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoell 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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