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Shedis Family History

Shedis 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: Schepis, Chevis, Hedin, Shein, Heis, Shukis, Shedd, Sheats, Shadid

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Where is the Shedis family from?

You can see how Shedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shedis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shedis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Shedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shedis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shedis. For the veterans among your Shedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Shedis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shedis in 1970 was 84, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedis 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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