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Shideler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheidler .

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


Similar surnames: Shidler, Shindler, Sheler, Sidener, Fidler, Shadley, Shimel, Shissler

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Where is the Shideler family from?

You can see how Shideler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shideler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shideler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Shideler families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Shideler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shideler families in 1911.
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What did your Shideler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shideler. 100% of Shideler 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shideler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shideler 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Shideler. 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 846 military records available for the last name Shideler. For the veterans among your Shideler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shideler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shideler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shideler in 1954 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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