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Shadney Family History

Shadney 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, Shatney, Sidney, Radney, Haney, Adney, Hadley, Shade

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Where is the Shadney family from?

You can see how Shadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shadney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Shadney families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shadney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadney 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 160 census records available for the last name Shadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shadney. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shadney. For the veterans among your Shadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Shadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shadney in 1963 was 84, and 44 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadney 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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