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Shedlack Family History

Shedlack 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, Sedlack, Sedlacek, Sherlock, Sedlak, Sedlock, Shedrick

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Where is the Shedlack family from?

You can see how Shedlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedlack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shedlack family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shedlack's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shedlack families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Shedlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedlack 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 Shedlack. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shedlack. For the veterans among your Shedlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedlack lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Shedlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shedlack in 1983 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedlack 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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