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Shalda Family History

Shalda 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: Shada, Sala, Sada, Scala, Halla, Shad, Hada, Handa, Spalla, Sanda

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Where is the Shalda family from?

You can see how Shalda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shalda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shalda families living in Nebraska. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shalda's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shalda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalda 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 Shalda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shalda. 100% of Shalda men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shalda women worked as a None.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Shalda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Shalda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalda 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shalda. 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 37 military records available for the last name Shalda. For the veterans among your Shalda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shalda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shalda in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalda 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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