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Shadlock Family History

Shadlock Surname Meaning

Apparently from Middle English shathien (Old English sc(e)aþian) and scathen (Old Scandinavian skaða) ‘to harm damage’ + lok ‘lock (of hair?)’.

It may have been given to an incompetent barber or to someone with ill-kempt hair.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shadlock family from?

You can see how Shadlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shadlock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Shadlock families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shadlock's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shadlock families in 1891.
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What did your Shadlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shadlock. 100% of Shadlock men worked as a Labourer and 82% of Shadlock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shadlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadlock 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Shadlock. 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 104 military records available for the last name Shadlock. For the veterans among your Shadlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadlock lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Shadlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shadlock in 1970 was 80, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadlock 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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