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Shedeck Family History

Shedeck 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: Shedlock, Seebeck, Sherick, Sheck, Sheek, Shreck, Shedrick, Heck

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Where is the Shedeck family from?

You can see how Shedeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shedeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Shedeck families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shedeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shedeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shedeck. 100% of Shedeck men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Shedeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Shedeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedeck 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shedeck. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shedeck. For the veterans among your Shedeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shedeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shedeck in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shedeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedeck 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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