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Shakeley Family History

Shakeley 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: Akeley, Shatley, Shackley, Wakeley, Blakeley, Shanley, Shambley

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Where is the Shakeley family from?

You can see how Shakeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shakeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Shakeley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shakeley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shakeley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shakeley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Shakeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakeley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shakeley. 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 33 military records available for the last name Shakeley. For the veterans among your Shakeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakeley lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Shakeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shakeley in 1985 was 74, and 58 in 2000.

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