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Sheddey Family History

Sheddey 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: Shedden, Hedden, Shelley, Hedley, Smedley, Sherley, Shelden, Shepley

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Where is the Sheddey family from?

You can see how Sheddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheddey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Sheddey families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Sheddey families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheddey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sheddey families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sheddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheddey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sheddey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheddey. For the veterans among your Sheddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheddey lifespan?

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