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Two Shields Family History

Two Shields 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: O'shields, Woodfield, Shields, Deshields, Winfield, Bloomfield

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Two Shields. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Two Shields 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 Two Shields. 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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There are 551 military records available for the last name Two Shields. For the veterans among your Two Shields ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Two Shields lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Two Shields life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Two Shields in 1988 was 48, and 67 in 2003.

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