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Sheddon Family History

Sheddon Surname Meaning

see Shedden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sheddon family from?

You can see how Sheddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheddon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Sheddon families living in Somerset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sheddon's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Sheddon families in 1891.
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What did your Sheddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheddon. 100% of Sheddon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheddon 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Sheddon. 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 265 military records available for the last name Sheddon. For the veterans among your Sheddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheddon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Sheddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheddon in 1970 was 78, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheddon 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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