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Shedlbower Family History

Shedlbower 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, Siedler, Helber, Shelander, Stillabower, Beerbower

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Where is the Shedlbower family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedlbower 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 Shedlbower ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Shedlbower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Shedlbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedlbower 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shedlbower. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shedlbower. For the veterans among your Shedlbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedlbower lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Shedlbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shedlbower in 1969 was 69, and 99 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedlbower 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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