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Shouldice Family History

Shouldice Name 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: Shoulders, Choice, Houle, Soulier, Houlette, Giudice, Houde

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Where is the Shouldice family from?

You can see how Shouldice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shouldice family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shouldice families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 65 Shouldice families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Shouldice's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shouldice families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shouldice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shouldice ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shouldice. 61% of Shouldice men worked as a Farmer. .

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%
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What Shouldice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shouldice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shouldice 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Shouldice. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Shouldice. For the veterans among your Shouldice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shouldice lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Shouldice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shouldice in 1951 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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