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Shieids Family History

Shieids 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: Shields, Shield, Shiers, Sheilds, Shiels, Sheils, Sheikh, Shahid

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Where is the Shieids family from?

You can see how Shieids families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieids family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shieids families living in Oregon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shieids's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Shieids families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shieids. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieids 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shieids. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shieids. For the veterans among your Shieids ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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