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Shildmier Family History

Shildmier 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: Hilmer, Schilder, Hillier, Hildner, Hilder, Shiller, Shinder

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Where is the Shildmier family from?

You can see how Shildmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shildmier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shildmier families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shildmier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shildmier families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shildmier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Shildmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shildmier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shildmier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shildmier. For the veterans among your Shildmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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