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Shellhaas Family History

Shellhaas 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: Schellhaas, Schellhase, Shellman, Hellams, Shellhamer, Sellars

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Where is the Shellhaas family from?

You can see how Shellhaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellhaas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shellhaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shellhaas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shellhaas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shellhaas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellhaas 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 Shellhaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shellhaas. 28% of Shellhaas men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    28%
  • Baker
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%

What Shellhaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Shellhaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellhaas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shellhaas. 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 69 military records available for the last name Shellhaas. For the veterans among your Shellhaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellhaas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shellhaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shellhaas in 1964 was 64, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shellhaas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellhaas 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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