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Sheldin Family History

Sheldin 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, Shelden, Seldin, Helin, Sellin, Weldin, Shelton, Skeldon

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Where is the Sheldin family from?

You can see how Sheldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheldin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sheldin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheldin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sheldin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheldin 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 441 census records available for the last name Sheldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheldin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sheldin. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sheldin. For the veterans among your Sheldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheldin lifespan?

Average Sheldin life expectancy in 1968 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheldin 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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