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Shello Family History

Shello 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: Shell, Shelly, Stello, Stella, Hell, Helle, Sheldon, Bello, Sell

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Where is the Shello family from?

You can see how Shello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shello family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shello families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shello families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Shello's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shello families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Shello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shello 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shello. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shello. For the veterans among your Shello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shello lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shello in 1966 was 66, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shello 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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