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Shelldon Family History

Shelldon 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: Sheldon, Shelton, Wheeldon, Skeldon, Shelden, Shellman, Shellhorn

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Where is the Shelldon family from?

You can see how Shelldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Shelldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shelldon family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelldon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shelldon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Shelldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelldon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shelldon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shelldon. For the veterans among your Shelldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelldon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelldon

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