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Shredley Family History

Shredley 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: Shelley, Hedley, Smedley, Sherley, Shepley, Steedley, Stradley

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Where is the Shredley family from?

You can see how Shredley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shredley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shredley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shredley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shredley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shredley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shredley 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 8 census records available for the last name Shredley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shredley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shredley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shredley. For the veterans among your Shredley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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