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Shackleford Name Meaning

English: variant of Shackelford .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shackford, Hallford, Shaklee, Allford, Shackelford, Wakeford

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Where is the Shackleford family from?

You can see how Shackleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shackleford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shackleford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Shackleford families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shackleford's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shackleford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shackleford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shackleford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shackleford. 23% of Shackleford men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Shackleford women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shackleford were Truck Driver and Laundress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Laundress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Shackleford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shackleford 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Shackleford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Shackleford. For the veterans among your Shackleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shackleford lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Shackleford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shackleford in 1946 was 64, and 65 in 2004.

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