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Shellhase Family History

Shellhase Name 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: Schellhase, Shellhamer, Shellman, Shelhamer, Shellhorn, Shellhammer

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Where is the Shellhase family from?

You can see how Shellhase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellhase family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shellhase families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shellhase families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Shellhase's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shellhase families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellhase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shellhase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shellhase. 100% of Shellhase men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Shellhase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellhase 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shellhase. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Shellhase. For the veterans among your Shellhase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellhase lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shellhase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shellhase in 1967 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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