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Sheeder Family History

Sheeder Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheider ‘judge’ or a variant of Schieder.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sheeder family from?

You can see how Sheeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Sheeder families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sheeder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheeder families in 1891.
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What did your Sheeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheeder. 100% of Sheeder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeder 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Sheeder. 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 371 military records available for the last name Sheeder. For the veterans among your Sheeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheeder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sheeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sheeder in 1959 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheeder 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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