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Shekell Family History

Shekell 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: Shewell, Sewell, Shell, Showell, Szekely, Sheckells, Sherrell

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Where is the Shekell family from?

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

In 1940, Mechanic and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shekell. 34% of Shekell men worked as a Mechanic and 67% of Shekell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shekell were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%
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What Shekell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shekell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekell 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Shekell. 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 294 military records available for the last name Shekell. For the veterans among your Shekell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shekell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shekell in 1963 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

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