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De Shield Family History

De Shield 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: Deshields, Shield, Delafield, Knepshield, Hershfield, Dashiell

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Where is the De Shield family from?

You can see how De Shield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Shield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 De Shield families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded De Shield's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of De Shield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Shield 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 3,000 census records available for the last name De Shield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Shield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Shield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 De Shield. For the veterans among your De Shield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Shield lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, De Shield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for De Shield in 1986 was 6, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Shield 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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