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Sheddin Family History

Sheddin 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, Sheldon, Hedden, Seddon, Spedding, Hedding, Hedin, Sherrin

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Where is the Sheddin family from?

You can see how Sheddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheddin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheddin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Sheddin families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheddin's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheddin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheddin 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 83 census records available for the last name Sheddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheddin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sheddin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sheddin. For the veterans among your Sheddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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