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Shjerden Family History

Shjerden 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: Shedden, Shelden, Shurden, Sheren, Jerden, Heiden, Harden, Sheldon

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Where is the Shjerden family from?

You can see how Shjerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shjerden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shjerden family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Shjerden's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shjerden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shjerden 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 4 census records available for the last name Shjerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shjerden 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shjerden. 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 Shjerden. For the veterans among your Shjerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shjerden lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Shjerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shjerden in 1980 was 97, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shjerden 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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