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Shingleton Name Meaning

English: late medieval variant of Singleton .

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


Similar surnames: Singleton, Pingleton, Skilton, Arington, Kingston, Singler

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Where is the Shingleton family from?

You can see how Shingleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shingleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shingleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Shingleton families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shingleton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shingleton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shingleton 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 Shingleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shingleton. 22% of Shingleton men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Shingleton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shingleton were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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What Shingleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Shingleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shingleton 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Shingleton. 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 Shingleton. For the veterans among your Shingleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shingleton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shingleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shingleton in 1957 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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