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Shedrack Family History

Shedrack 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: Shedrick, Shedlock, Shadrick, Sheldrick, Sherick, Sedlack, Sherrick

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Where is the Shedrack family from?

You can see how Shedrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedrack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shedrack families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shedrack family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedrack's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shedrack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedrack 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 82 census records available for the last name Shedrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedrack 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 Shedrack. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shedrack. For the veterans among your Shedrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedrack lifespan?

Average Shedrack life expectancy in 1968 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedrack 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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