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Shendelman Family History

Shendelman 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: Gendelman, Handelman, Seidelman, Henkelman, Sheneman, Scheideman

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Where is the Shendelman family from?

You can see how Shendelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shendelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shendelman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shendelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shendelman families in 1920.
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What did your Shendelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shendelman. 100% of Shendelman men worked as a Peddler.

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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 1921

  • Peddler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Shendelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shendelman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shendelman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Shendelman. For the veterans among your Shendelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shendelman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Shendelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shendelman in 1969 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shendelman 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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