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Sheyold Family History

Sheyold 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: Herold, Sherod, Seybold, Sebold, Seebold, Siebold, Herod, Harold

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Where is the Sheyold family from?

You can see how Sheyold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheyold family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Sheyold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Sheyold families living in Wiltshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sheyold's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sheyold families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sheyold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheyold 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sheyold. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sheyold. For the veterans among your Sheyold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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