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Shidner Family History

Shidner 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: Shiner, Seidner, Shidler, Sidney, Shine, Whitner, Seider, Skinner

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Where is the Shidner family from?

You can see how Shidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shidner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shidner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shidner families living in New Jersey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shidner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shidner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shidner 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 173 census records available for the last name Shidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shidner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shidner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shidner. For the veterans among your Shidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shidner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shidner in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shidner 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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