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Shieldnight Family History

Shieldnight 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: Hignight, Whitenight, Wheelwright, Himelright, Shields, Shield

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Where is the Shieldnight family from?

You can see how Shieldnight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieldnight family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shieldnight family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Shieldnight's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Shieldnight families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shieldnight surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Shieldnight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieldnight 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shieldnight. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shieldnight. For the veterans among your Shieldnight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shieldnight lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Shieldnight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shieldnight in 1972 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shieldnight 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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