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Shidan Family History

Shidan 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: Shan, Shima, Shin, Shean, Shahan, Shaban, Shipman, Ishida, Sliman

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Where is the Shidan family from?

You can see how Shidan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shidan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Shidan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Shidan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shidan's in USA. California had the highest population of Shidan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shidan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shidan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shidan. 100% of Shidan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Shidan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shidan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shidan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shidan. For the veterans among your Shidan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shidan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Shidan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shidan in 1968 was 80, and 92 in 1987.

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