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Shedron Family History

Shedron 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: Sheron, Sherron, Shearon, Heron, Sheldon, Seddon, Shenton, Shelton

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Where is the Shedron family from?

You can see how Shedron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shedron families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shedron family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedron's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shedron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shedron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shedron. 50% of Shedron men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Shedron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedron 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shedron. 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 120 military records available for the last name Shedron. For the veterans among your Shedron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shedron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shedron in 1964 was 80, and 68 in 2003.

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