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Sheldrake Name Meaning

English: variant of Sheldrick .

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


Similar surnames: Shera, Shellman, Shumake, Helke, Childre, Shelden, Haldane, Sheline

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Where is the Sheldrake family from?

You can see how Sheldrake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheldrake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheldrake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Sheldrake families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sheldrake's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sheldrake families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheldrake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheldrake ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sheldrake. 58% of Sheldrake 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmers Son
    15%
  • Painter
    15%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Sheldrake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheldrake 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sheldrake. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheldrake. For the veterans among your Sheldrake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheldrake lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sheldrake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sheldrake in 1966 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

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