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Shelderfer Family History

Shelderfer 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: Alderfer, Sheerer, Scheiderer, Shenberger, Sanderfer, Shelfer

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Where is the Shelderfer family from?

You can see how Shelderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelderfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shelderfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelderfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shelderfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelderfer 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 26 census records available for the last name Shelderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelderfer 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 Shelderfer. 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 military records available for the last name Shelderfer. For the veterans among your Shelderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelderfer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Shelderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shelderfer in 1974 was 61, and 61 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelderfer 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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