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Shedrick Name Meaning

English: variant of Shadrick .

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


Similar surnames: Sherrick, Sherick, Hedrick, Shadrick, Sheldrick, Sharick, Sedwick

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Where is the Shedrick family from?

You can see how Shedrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shedrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shedrick families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shedrick's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Shedrick families in 1840.
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What did your Shedrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shedrick. 40% of Shedrick men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Shedrick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shedrick were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Laundress
    18%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shedrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedrick 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Shedrick. 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 621 military records available for the last name Shedrick. For the veterans among your Shedrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedrick lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Shedrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shedrick in 1948 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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