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Shadlen Family History

Shadlen 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: Shadley, Shadle, Shadden, Stadler, Hadden, Hadley, Scadden, Shade

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Where is the Shadlen family from?

You can see how Shadlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shadlen family living in Nevada. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shadlen's in USA. Nevada and 1 other state had the highest population of Shadlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadlen 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 Shadlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shadlen. 100% of Shadlen men worked as a Musician.

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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

  • Musician
    100%

What Shadlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shadlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadlen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shadlen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shadlen. For the veterans among your Shadlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadlen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Shadlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shadlen in 1985 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shadlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadlen 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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