This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shelstone family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shelstone Family History

Shelstone 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: Whetstone, Shelton, Elston, Sheldon, Holston, Shelstad, Skelton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shelstone family from?

You can see how Shelstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Shelstone families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Shelstone's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Shelstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shelstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shelstone. 100% of Shelstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Shelstone | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shelstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Shelstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelstone census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Shelstone

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Shelstone. 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.

View all Shelstone immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Shelstone. For the veterans among your Shelstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shelstone military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shelstone family history

Discover More

What is the average Shelstone lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelstone 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelstone

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shelstone family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial