This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shadders family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shadders Family History

Shadders 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, Badders, Sodders, Harders, Sanders, Shader, Shavers, Shadden

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shadders family from?

You can see how Shadders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadders family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shadders family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadders's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shadders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shadders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Shadders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadders census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shadders

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Shadders. 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.

View all Shadders immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Shadders. For the veterans among your Shadders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shadders military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shadders family history

Discover More

What is the average Shadders lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Shadders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shadders in 1972 was 29, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shadders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadders 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shadders family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial