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Shedrock Family History

Shedrock 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, Shedrick, Sherlock, Shadrick, Sheldrick, Sandrock, Shamrock

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Where is the Shedrock family from?

You can see how Shedrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedrock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shedrock family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shedrock's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shedrock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedrock 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 Shedrock ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Shedrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Shedrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedrock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shedrock. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shedrock. For the veterans among your Shedrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedrock lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Shedrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shedrock in 1961 was 47, and 28 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shedrock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedrock 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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