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Shockley Family History

Shockley Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Shocklach in Cheshire named in Old English with sceocca ‘goblin evil spirit’ + læcc ‘boggy stream’.

In the 17th century the name was common in Buckinghamshire England.

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


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Where is the Shockley family from?

You can see how Shockley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shockley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shockley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Shockley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shockley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shockley families in 1911.
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What did your Shockley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shockley. 24% of Shockley men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Shockley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shockley were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Seamstress
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Shockley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shockley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shockley. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Shockley. For the veterans among your Shockley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shockley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shockley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shockley in 1944 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shockley 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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