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Shiding Family History

Shiding 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: Shiring, Steding, Hilding, Shilling, Leiding, Widing, Shuping

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Where is the Shiding family from?

You can see how Shiding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiding family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shiding families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiding's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shiding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiding 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 105 census records available for the last name Shiding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiding 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shiding. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shiding. For the veterans among your Shiding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiding lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Shiding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shiding in 1970 was 81, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiding 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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