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Shonder Family History

Shonder 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: Shinder, Holder, Sander, Soder, Sunder, Stonier, Chander, Shorter

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Where is the Shonder family from?

You can see how Shonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shonder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shonder family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonder's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shonder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonder 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 182 census records available for the last name Shonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonder 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shonder. 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 Shonder. For the veterans among your Shonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shonder in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonder 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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