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Shelander Family History

Shelander Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Sjölander (see Sjolander).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shelander family from?

You can see how Shelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Shelander families living in New Brunswick. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shelander's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Shelander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelander 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 Shelander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelander. 31% of Shelander men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Shelander women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelander were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Shelander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Shelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelander 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shelander. 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 172 military records available for the last name Shelander. For the veterans among your Shelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shelander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shelander in 1962 was 107, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelander 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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