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Shorder Family History

Shorder 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: Shorter, Holder, Storer, Horner, Herder, Harder, Shore, Thorner

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Where is the Shorder family from?

You can see how Shorder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shorder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shorder family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shorder's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shorder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorder 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 156 census records available for the last name Shorder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorder 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shorder. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shorder. For the veterans among your Shorder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorder lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Shorder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shorder in 1985 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorder 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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