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Shelse Family History

Shelse 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: Halse, Helle, Hulse, Selle, Shell, Schelle, Shelby, Sheline, Shelley

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Where is the Shelse family from?

You can see how Shelse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shelse family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelse's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shelse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shelse ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shelse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Shelse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelse 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shelse. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shelse. For the veterans among your Shelse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Shelse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shelse in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 1996.

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