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Shalden Family History

Shalden 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: Shelden, Halden, Shadden, Hayden, Harden, Sheldon, Halder, Hadden

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Where is the Shalden family from?

You can see how Shalden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shalden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shalden families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shalden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shalden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Shalden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalden 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shalden. 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 Shalden. For the veterans among your Shalden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalden lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Shalden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shalden in 1988 was 77, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalden 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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