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Schirding Family History

Schirding 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: Schilling, Scherling, Schimming, Shiring, Schierling, Scharping

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Where is the Schirding family from?

You can see how Schirding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schirding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schirding families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schirding's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schirding families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Schirding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirding 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schirding. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schirding. For the veterans among your Schirding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirding lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Schirding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schirding in 1986 was 81, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schirding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schirding 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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