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Shedley Family History

Shedley 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: Shelley, Hedley, Smedley, Sherley, Shepley, Shetley, Shadley, Sheeley

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Where is the Shedley family from?

You can see how Shedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shedley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shedley families living in Middlesex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shedley's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Shedley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Shedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedley 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Shedley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shedley. For the veterans among your Shedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Shedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shedley in 1970 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedley 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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