This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shideman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shideman Family History

Shideman 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: Shireman, Seideman, Wideman, Shipman, Scheideman, Shinneman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shideman family from?

You can see how Shideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shideman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shideman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shideman family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Shideman's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Shideman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shideman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shideman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shideman. 100% of Shideman men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Shideman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shideman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Shideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shideman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shideman

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Shideman. 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.

View all Shideman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Shideman. For the veterans among your Shideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shideman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shideman family history

Discover More

What is the average Shideman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Shideman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shideman in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shideman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shideman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shideman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial