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Shadell Family History

Shadell 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: Shadwell, Shadel, Adell, Shell, Shade, Sandell, Showell, Chadwell

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Where is the Shadell family from?

You can see how Shadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shadell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shadell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadell 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 Shadell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shadell. 100% of Shadell men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Shadell women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Shadell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Shadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shadell. 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 90 military records available for the last name Shadell. For the veterans among your Shadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shadell in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shadell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadell 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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