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Shielder Family History

Shielder 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: Helder, Shields, Shield, Schilder, Spieler, Shelden, Hilder, Sieler

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Where is the Shielder family from?

You can see how Shielder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shielder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shielder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shielder families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shielder's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Shielder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shielder 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 103 census records available for the last name Shielder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shielder 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shielder. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shielder. For the veterans among your Shielder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shielder lifespan?

Average Shielder life expectancy in 2002 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shielder 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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