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Shrodes Family History

Shrodes 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: Shrode, Rodes, Rhodes, Hodes, Schroder, Strode, Stroder, Sproles

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Where is the Shrodes family from?

You can see how Shrodes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrodes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrodes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Shrodes families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrodes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shrodes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrodes 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 Shrodes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shrodes. 50% of Shrodes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shrodes 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shrodes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrodes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shrodes. 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 136 military records available for the last name Shrodes. For the veterans among your Shrodes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrodes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shrodes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shrodes in 1959 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrodes 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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