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Shellin Family History

Shellin 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: Sellin, Shevlin, Schellin, Sherlin, Sheldon, Stelling, Helling, Helin, Serlin, Hallin

288	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
38	Military Records
53	Immigration Records
354	Census and Voter Lists
228	Member Trees

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Where is the Shellin family from?

You can see how Shellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shellin family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shellin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shellin families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellin 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 Shellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shellin.

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Unpaid domestic duties

100%

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Census Record

There are 354 census records available for the last name Shellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Shellin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 38 military records available for the last name Shellin. For the veterans among your Shellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shellin in 1968 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

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Shellin Surname Meaning

Where is the Shellin family from?

What did your Shellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shellin.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Shellin family records will you find?

What is the average Shellin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shellin in 1968 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

Shellin Family History

Shellin Surname Meaning

961 record(s) for Shellin

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What did your Shellin ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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What is the average Shellin lifespan?

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Shellin Surname Meaning

961 record(s) for Shellin

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Where is the Shellin family from?

What did your Shellin ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Shellin family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shellin family history

What is the average Shellin lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shellin family tree

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