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Where is the Shelnut family from?
You can see how Shelnut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelnut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelnut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shelnut families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shelnut's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Shelnut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelnut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelnut. 38% of Shelnut men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Shelnut women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelnut were Proprietor and Winder. .
Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shelnut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shelnut in 1951 was 38, and 79 in 2004.