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Shiddell Family History

Shiddell 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: Siddell, Riddell, Siddall, Sidwell, Shadwell, Liddell, Swindell

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Where is the Shiddell family from?

You can see how Shiddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiddell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiddell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shiddell families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiddell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shiddell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiddell 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 180 census records available for the last name Shiddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiddell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shiddell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shiddell. For the veterans among your Shiddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiddell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Shiddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shiddell in 1965 was 45, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiddell 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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