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Sheckleton Family History

Sheckleton 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: Shackleton, Freckleton, Shelton, Sheckler, Stebleton, Stecklein

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Where is the Sheckleton family from?

You can see how Sheckleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sheckleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sheckleton families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sheckleton's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sheckleton families in 1880.
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What did your Sheckleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sheckleton. 100% of Sheckleton 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Sheckleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Sheckleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckleton 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sheckleton. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sheckleton. For the veterans among your Sheckleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckleton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Sheckleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sheckleton in 1968 was 84, and 82 in 1995.

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