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Shadd Family History

Shadd Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shad

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


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Where is the Shadd family from?

You can see how Shadd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shadd families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shadd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shadd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadd 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 Shadd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shadd. 28% of Shadd men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Shadd women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shadd were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    12%

What Shadd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shadd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadd 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Shadd. 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 344 military records available for the last name Shadd. For the veterans among your Shadd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shadd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shadd in 1955 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadd 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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