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Shidaker Family History

Shidaker 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: Whitaker, Shomaker, Shumaker, Shaker, Snedaker, Shidler, Shideler

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Where is the Shidaker family from?

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

What did your Shidaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shidaker. 78% of Shidaker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farming
    23%
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Shidaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shidaker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shidaker. 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 116 military records available for the last name Shidaker. For the veterans among your Shidaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shidaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shidaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shidaker in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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