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Sheldo Family History

Sheldo 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, Shields, Shield, Held, Soldo, Shelton, Shell, Shelby

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Where is the Sheldo family from?

You can see how Sheldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheldo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheldo family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheldo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sheldo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheldo 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 66 census records available for the last name Sheldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheldo 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sheldo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sheldo. For the veterans among your Sheldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheldo lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Sheldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheldo in 1989 was 58, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheldo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheldo 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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