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Shildneck Family History

Shildneck 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: Shinnick, Sheldrick, Hildner, Shimanek, Philbeck, Sidney, Shedlock

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Where is the Shildneck family from?

You can see how Shildneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shildneck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shildneck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Shildneck families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shildneck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shildneck families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Shildneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shildneck 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shildneck. 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 55 military records available for the last name Shildneck. For the veterans among your Shildneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shildneck lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Shildneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shildneck in 1982 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shildneck 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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