Shidler Family History

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Shidler Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Scheidler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Shideler, Shindler, Shisler, Shiller, Shier, Shepler, Shiffer

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Shidler Family Origin

Where is the Shidler family from?

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You can see how Shidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shidler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shidler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shidler family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shidler's in the UK. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shidler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shidler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Shidler Family Occupations

What did your Shidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistance Nurse was the top reported job for people in the UK named Shidler. 34% of Shidler women worked as an Assistance Nurse

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Assistance Nurse
    34%
  • Clerk And Cashier
    34%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Shidler Historical Records

What Shidler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shidler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 167 immigration records available for the last name Shidler. 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 Card

There are 843 military records available for the last name Shidler. For the veterans among your Shidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Shidler Life Expectancy

What is the average Shidler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Shidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shidler in 1945 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shidler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shidler 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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