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Shedel Family History

Shedel 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: Shadel, Siegel, Sandel, Edel, Redel, Sindel, Roedel, Bedel, Hegel

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Where is the Shedel family from?

You can see how Shedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Shedel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shedel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedel 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 Shedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shedel. 100% of Shedel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Shedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedel 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Shedel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Shedel. For the veterans among your Shedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1989, in the United States, Shedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shedel in 1983 was 55, and 90 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedel 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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