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Shady Family History

Shady Surname Meaning

Possibly Irish or English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Shady family from?

You can see how Shady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shady families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shady's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Shady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shady 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 Shady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shady. 25% of Shady men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Shady women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shady 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Waitress
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shady 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Shady. 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 873 military records available for the last name Shady. For the veterans among your Shady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shady lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shady in 1959 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shady 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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