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Shalander Family History

Shalander 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: Sealander, Shelander, Helander, Sjolander, Thelander, Selander

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Where is the Shalander family from?

You can see how Shalander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shalander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shalander families living in South Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shalander's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Shalander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalander 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 Shalander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shalander. 100% of Shalander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shalander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Shalander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalander 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shalander. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shalander. For the veterans among your Shalander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Shalander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shalander in 1967 was 84, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalander 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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