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Sheader Family History

Sheader Surname Meaning

see Sheather.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sheader family from?

You can see how Sheader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sheader families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Sheader families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sheader's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sheader families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheader 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 Sheader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheader. 88% of Sheader men worked as a Fisherman and 92% of Sheader women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheader were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    88%
  • Bricklayer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%

What Sheader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheader 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sheader. 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 186 military records available for the last name Sheader. For the veterans among your Sheader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheader lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Sheader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheader in 1967 was 71, and 63 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheader 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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