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Shelner Family History

Shelner 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: Sheler, Sheller, Selner, Shelfer, Heller, Seller, Helder, Helmer

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Where is the Shelner family from?

You can see how Shelner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shelner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shelner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shelner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shelner. 100% of Shelner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shelner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Shelner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shelner. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shelner. For the veterans among your Shelner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Shelner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shelner in 1976 was 75, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelner 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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