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Shadbolt Family History

Shadbolt Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire and Middlesex): possibly a nickname for an archer who shot bolts from a crossbow. Middle English shotbolt from schot ‘shoot’ + bolt ‘crossbow bolt’.

Or perhaps a topographic name from Old English scēad ‘boundary’ + bōthl ‘building dwelling house’.

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


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Where is the Shadbolt family from?

You can see how Shadbolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadbolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadbolt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 204 Shadbolt families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Shadbolt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shadbolt families in 1891.
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What did your Shadbolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shadbolt. 14% of Shadbolt men worked as a Gardener and 72% of Shadbolt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shadbolt were Carpenter joiner and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Carpenter joiner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shadbolt. For the veterans among your Shadbolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadbolt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shadbolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shadbolt in 1965 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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