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Shender Family History

Shender 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: Stender, Shenker, Sender, Shinder, Skender, Sheeder, Helder, Herder

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Where is the Shender family from?

You can see how Shender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shender family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Shender families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Shender's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shender ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Shender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shender 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Shender. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shender. For the veterans among your Shender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shender lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Shender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shender in 1967 was 64, and 93 in 2002.

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