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Shardell Family History

Shardell 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: Hartell, Harwell, Cardell, Kardell, Shortell, Shadwell, Sardella

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Where is the Shardell family from?

You can see how Shardell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shardell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Shardell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Shardell families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shardell's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Shardell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shardell 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 33 census records available for the last name Shardell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shardell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shardell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shardell. For the veterans among your Shardell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shardell lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Shardell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shardell in 1990 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shardell 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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