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Sheeder Family History

Sheeder Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheider ‘judge’ or a variant of Schieder.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sheerer, Sheeler, Shermer, Sheler, Sherrer, Seeger, Shetter, Scheider

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Where is the Sheeder family from?

You can see how Sheeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Sheeder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheeder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheeder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheeder. 33% of Sheeder men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Sheeder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheeder were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeder 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Sheeder. 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 371 military records available for the last name Sheeder. For the veterans among your Sheeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheeder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sheeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sheeder in 1959 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

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