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Shadler Family History

Shadler 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: Stadler, Schadler, Sadler, Hadler, Shaler, Shaller, Shidler, Shadley

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Where is the Shadler family from?

You can see how Shadler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shadler families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Shadler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shadler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadler 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 Shadler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shadler. 38% of Shadler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shadler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shadler were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Shadler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shadler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadler 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Shadler. 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 162 military records available for the last name Shadler. For the veterans among your Shadler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shadler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shadler in 1963 was 81, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadler 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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