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Shading Family History

Shading 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: Stading, Harding, Steding, Spalding, Reading, Haring, Brading, Shang

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Where is the Shading family from?

You can see how Shading families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shading family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shading families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shading families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shading's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shading families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shading surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Shading. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shading 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shading. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shading. For the veterans among your Shading ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shading lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Shading life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shading in 1974 was 83, and 91 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shading 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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