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Shildkraut Family History

Shildkraut 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: Schildkraut, Hildebrant, Holdcraft, Sheldrake, Childers, Childrey

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Where is the Shildkraut family from?

You can see how Shildkraut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shildkraut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shildkraut families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shildkraut's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shildkraut families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Shildkraut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shildkraut 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Shildkraut. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shildkraut. For the veterans among your Shildkraut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shildkraut lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Shildkraut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shildkraut in 1977 was 66, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shildkraut 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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