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Shouldice Family History

Shouldice 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: Shoulders, Choice, Houle, Soulier, Houlette, Giudice, Houde

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Where is the Shouldice family from?

You can see how Shouldice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shouldice family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shouldice families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Shouldice families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shouldice's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shouldice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shouldice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shouldice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shouldice. 25% of Shouldice men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Shouldice women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Agent
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shouldice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shouldice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shouldice 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Shouldice. 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 298 military records available for the last name Shouldice. For the veterans among your Shouldice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shouldice lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Shouldice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shouldice in 1951 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shouldice

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shouldice 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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