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Shadder Family History

Shadder Surname 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: Hadder, Shader, Shadden, Stadler, Halder, Harder, Sander, Hadden

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Where is the Shadder family from?

You can see how Shadder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shadder family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadder's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Shadder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Shadder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadder 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shadder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Shadder. For the veterans among your Shadder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadder lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Shadder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shadder in 1989 was 68, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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