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Shesley Family History

Shesley 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: Chesley, Hesley, Shelley, Sherley, Shepley, Shetley, Sheasley

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Where is the Shesley family from?

You can see how Shesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shesley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shesley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shesley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shesley. 100% of Shesley women worked as a Manufacturer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manufacturer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Shesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shesley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shesley. For the veterans among your Shesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shesley lifespan?

Average Shesley life expectancy in 1965 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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