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Shadoan Family History

Shadoan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chaudoin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shadoan family from?

You can see how Shadoan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadoan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shadoan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Shadoan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadoan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shadoan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadoan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shadoan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shadoan. 36% of Shadoan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shadoan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shadoan were Helper and House Work.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Shadoan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shadoan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadoan 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shadoan. 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 698 military records available for the last name Shadoan. For the veterans among your Shadoan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadoan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shadoan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shadoan in 1955 was 61, and 58 in 2004.

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