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Sheldrew Family History

Sheldrew 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: Shelden, Helder, Sheldon, Shearer, Childrey, Sheldrick, Sheline

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Where is the Sheldrew family from?

You can see how Sheldrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheldrew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheldrew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sheldrew family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheldrew's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sheldrew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheldrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sheldrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheldrew. 45% of Sheldrew men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Sheldrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Sheldrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheldrew 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sheldrew. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sheldrew. For the veterans among your Sheldrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheldrew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sheldrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheldrew in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheldrew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheldrew 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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