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Sheddan Family History

Sheddan Surname Meaning

see Shedden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sheddan family from?

You can see how Sheddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheddan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheddan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Sheddan families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sheddan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sheddan families in 1891.
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What did your Sheddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheddan. 30% of Sheddan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sheddan women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sheddan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheddan 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Sheddan. 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 284 military records available for the last name Sheddan. For the veterans among your Sheddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheddan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sheddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sheddan in 1961 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheddan 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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