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Shelleg Family History

Shelleg Surname 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: Shelley, Sheller, Heller, Seller, Helle, Hellweg, Selle, Speller

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Where is the Shelleg family from?

You can see how Shelleg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelleg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shelleg family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelleg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shelleg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelleg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Shelleg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelleg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shelleg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shelleg. For the veterans among your Shelleg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelleg lifespan?

Average Shelleg life expectancy in 1993 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelleg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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