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Shellworth Family History

Shellworth 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: Stallworth, Hepworth, Silkworth, Ellsworth, Hemsworth, Shellhorn

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Where is the Shellworth family from?

You can see how Shellworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellworth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shellworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shellworth families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shellworth's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shellworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellworth 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 101 census records available for the last name Shellworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellworth 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shellworth. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shellworth. For the veterans among your Shellworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellworth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Shellworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shellworth in 1970 was 84, and 18 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellworth 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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