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Shuldham Family History

Shuldham Surname Meaning

from Shouldham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Sculdeham in 1086 and Schuldham in 1177. The place-name may derive from Old English *sculd ‘obligation debt liability’ + hām ‘village homestead’ meaning ‘homestead for which rent is paid’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shuldham family from?

You can see how Shuldham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuldham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Shuldham families living in Surrey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Shuldham's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Shuldham families in 1891.
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What did your Shuldham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shuldham. 100% of Shuldham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Shuldham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuldham 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Shuldham. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shuldham. For the veterans among your Shuldham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuldham lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Shuldham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shuldham in 1996 was 43, and 83 in 2000.

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