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Shaddinger Family History

Shaddinger 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: Staudinger, Hardinger, Salinger, Waldinger, Hassinger, Steidinger

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Where is the Shaddinger family from?

You can see how Shaddinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaddinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaddinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shaddinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaddinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shaddinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaddinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shaddinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaddinger. 58% of Shaddinger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Shaddinger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaddinger were Painter and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Shaddinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Shaddinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaddinger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shaddinger. 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 228 military records available for the last name Shaddinger. For the veterans among your Shaddinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaddinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shaddinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shaddinger in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaddinger 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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