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Shaden Family History

Shaden 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: Shade, Haden, Thaden, Shader, Shadel, Shadden, Shan, Hagen, Hayden

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Where is the Shaden family from?

You can see how Shaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Shaden family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaden's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shaden families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Shaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaden. 50% of Shaden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shaden women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Shaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaden 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shaden. 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 193 military records available for the last name Shaden. For the veterans among your Shaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaden lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Shaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shaden in 1974 was 89, and 32 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaden 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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