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Shelady Family History

Shelady 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: Shelby, Shealy, Shelley, Sheedy, Steady, Shead, Shady, Heady, Shelly

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Where is the Shelady family from?

You can see how Shelady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelady family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Shelady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Shelady families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelady's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shelady families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelady 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 68 census records available for the last name Shelady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelady 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shelady. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shelady. For the veterans among your Shelady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelady lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelady 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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