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Shedenhelm Family History

Shedenhelm 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: Denholm, Feuerhelm, Soderholm, Cederholm, Seidenfeld, Shoenfelt

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Where is the Shedenhelm family from?

You can see how Shedenhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedenhelm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shedenhelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shedenhelm families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedenhelm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shedenhelm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedenhelm 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 Shedenhelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shedenhelm. 58% of Shedenhelm men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shedenhelm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shedenhelm were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Shedenhelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Shedenhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedenhelm 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shedenhelm. 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 104 military records available for the last name Shedenhelm. For the veterans among your Shedenhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedenhelm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shedenhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shedenhelm in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedenhelm 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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