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Shellman Family History

Shellman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellmann a variant of Schell.

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


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Where is the Shellman family from?

You can see how Shellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Shellman families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shellman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shellman families in 1911.
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What did your Shellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shellman. 34% of Shellman men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Shellman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellman were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellman 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Shellman. 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 Shellman. For the veterans among your Shellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shellman in 1951 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellman 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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