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Shardan Family History

Shardan 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: Sharman, Harden, Hardman, Harman, Sherman, Sharaf, Shahan, Shaban

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Where is the Shardan family from?

You can see how Shardan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shardan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shardan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Shardan families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shardan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shardan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shardan 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 236 census records available for the last name Shardan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shardan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shardan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shardan. For the veterans among your Shardan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shardan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Shardan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shardan in 1978 was 24, and 68 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shardan 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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