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Shieder Family History

Shieder Surname 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: Shinder, Sheeder, Schilder, Nieder, Seider, Siedler, Shier, Schieber

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Where is the Shieder family from?

You can see how Shieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shieder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Shieder families living in South Carolina. This was about 95% of all the recorded Shieder's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shieder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shieder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shieder. 56% of Shieder 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Shieder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Shieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieder 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shieder. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shieder. For the veterans among your Shieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shieder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shieder in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shieder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shieder 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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