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Sheildon Family History

Sheildon 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: Sheldon, Shelton, Wheeldon, Skeldon, Shelden, Sheilds, Seldon, Hilton

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Where is the Sheildon family from?

You can see how Sheildon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheildon family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Sheildon families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Sheildon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheildon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sheildon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Sheildon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheildon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sheildon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sheildon. For the veterans among your Sheildon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheildon lifespan?

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