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Shackerford Family History

Shackerford 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, Shackford, Shackleford, Sanderford, Harford, Stockford

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Where is the Shackerford family from?

You can see how Shackerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackerford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shackerford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shackerford families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shackerford's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shackerford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shackerford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shackerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shackerford. 25% of Shackerford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shackerford women worked as a House. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%
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What Shackerford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Shackerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackerford 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shackerford. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shackerford. For the veterans among your Shackerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shackerford lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Shackerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shackerford in 1996 was 50, and 39 in 2001.

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