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Shechard Family History

Shechard 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: Shephard, Shepherd, Sherrard, Sheard, Bechard, Shepard, Whichard

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Where is the Shechard family from?

You can see how Shechard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shechard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shechard family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shechard's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Shechard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shechard 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 13 census records available for the last name Shechard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shechard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shechard. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shechard. For the veterans among your Shechard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shechard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shechard 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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