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Shedor Family History

Shedor 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: Shelor, Sedor, Sheldon, Shenoy, Shadow, Shor, Sherer, Shear, Sydor

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Where is the Shedor family from?

You can see how Shedor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shedor family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedor's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shedor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Shedor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shedor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shedor. For the veterans among your Shedor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Shedor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shedor in 1970 was 63, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedor 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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