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Shatell Family History

Shatell 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: Hartell, Stell, Shortell, Shadwell, Shell, Showell, Swatzell, Shall

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Where is the Shatell family from?

You can see how Shatell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shatell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shatell families living in Kansas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shatell's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Shatell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shatell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shatell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Shatell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shatell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Shatell. For the veterans among your Shatell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Shatell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shatell in 1978 was 87, and 91 in 2001.

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