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Sheldecker Family History

Sheldecker 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: Heidecker, Scheidecker, Shiverdecker, Neudecker, Snedeker, De Decker

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Where is the Sheldecker family from?

You can see how Sheldecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheldecker family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sheldecker families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheldecker's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sheldecker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Sheldecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheldecker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sheldecker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheldecker. For the veterans among your Sheldecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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