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Shadgate Family History

Shadgate 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: Adgate, Agate, Bhagat, Shumate, Redgate, Hungate, Ludgate, Shade

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Where is the Shadgate family from?

You can see how Shadgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadgate family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shadgate families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shadgate's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Shadgate families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Shadgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadgate 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shadgate. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shadgate. For the veterans among your Shadgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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