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Shackeelford Family History

Shackeelford 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: Shackelford, Shackleford, Shackford, Shackelton, Padelford, Stockford

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Where is the Shackeelford family from?

You can see how Shackeelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackeelford family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shackeelford families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shackeelford's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shackeelford families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shackeelford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Shackeelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackeelford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shackeelford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shackeelford. For the veterans among your Shackeelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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