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Sheller Family History

Sheller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheller.

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


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Where is the Sheller family from?

You can see how Sheller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Sheller families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sheller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheller 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 Sheller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheller. 26% of Sheller men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sheller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheller were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Sheller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sheller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheller 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Sheller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheller. For the veterans among your Sheller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheller lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sheller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sheller in 1945 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheller 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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