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Shideler Family History

Shideler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheidler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shideler family from?

You can see how Shideler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shideler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shideler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shideler families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shideler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shideler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shideler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shideler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shideler. 22% of Shideler men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Shideler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shideler were Janitor and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Grade Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Shideler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shideler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shideler 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Shideler. 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 846 military records available for the last name Shideler. For the veterans among your Shideler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shideler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shideler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shideler in 1954 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shideler 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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