This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shalds family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shalds Family History

Shalds 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: Shands, Shales, Sales, Shields, Salas, Scales, Shad, Shams, Shanks

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shalds family from?

You can see how Shalds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shalds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Shalds family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalds's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shalds families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shalds ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Shalds | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shalds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Shalds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalds census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shalds

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Shalds. 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.

View all Shalds immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Shalds. For the veterans among your Shalds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shalds military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shalds family history

Discover More

What is the average Shalds lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalds 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalds

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shalds family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial