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Shald Family History

Shald 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: Shad, Hald, Shand, Shall, Shadd, Hale, Shan, Hard, Sala, Child

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Where is the Shald family from?

You can see how Shald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Shald family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shald's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Shald families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shald 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 248 census records available for the last name Shald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shald 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shald. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shald. For the veterans among your Shald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shald in 1967 was 75, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shald 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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