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Shidel Family History

Shidel 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: Seidel, Sidel, Shimel, Shiel, Spidel, Shadel, Shindel, Sandel, Shield

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Where is the Shidel family from?

You can see how Shidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shidel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Shidel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shidel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shidel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shidel 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 364 census records available for the last name Shidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shidel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shidel. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shidel. For the veterans among your Shidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shidel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shidel in 1950 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shidel 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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