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Shedlin Family History

Shedlin Name 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: Shevlin, Sherlin, Helin, Serlin, Sellin, Medlin, Hedin, Sheline

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Where is the Shedlin family from?

You can see how Shedlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shedlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shedlin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedlin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shedlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shedlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shedlin. 100% of Shedlin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Shedlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedlin 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Shedlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Shedlin. For the veterans among your Shedlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shedlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shedlin in 1965 was 72, and 93 in 2002.

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