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Shadie Family History

Shadie 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, Shadid, Shadix, Shadle, Abadie, Shad, Shahid, Badie, Shadow

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Where is the Shadie family from?

You can see how Shadie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shadie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shadie families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shadie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shadie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shadie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shadie. 50% of Shadie men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    25%

What Shadie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Shadie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadie 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shadie. 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 72 military records available for the last name Shadie. For the veterans among your Shadie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shadie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shadie in 1968 was 67, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadie 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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