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Shendell Family History

Shendell 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: Hensell, Pendell, Sandell, Swindell, Hendel, Sundell, Schendel

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Where is the Shendell family from?

You can see how Shendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shendell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shendell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shendell families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shendell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shendell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shendell 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 46 census records available for the last name Shendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shendell 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shendell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Shendell. For the veterans among your Shendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shendell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shendell in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shendell 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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