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Shedrick Family History

Shedrick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shadrick.

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


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Where is the Shedrick family from?

You can see how Shedrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shedrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Shedrick families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Shedrick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shedrick families in 1911.
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What did your Shedrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shedrick. 60% of Shedrick men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shedrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedrick 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Shedrick. 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 621 military records available for the last name Shedrick. For the veterans among your Shedrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedrick lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Shedrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shedrick in 1948 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedrick 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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