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Shadewald Family History

Shadewald 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: Seewald, Shadwell, Rodewald, Hegewald, Dewald, Sheward, Shadel

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Where is the Shadewald family from?

You can see how Shadewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shadewald family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shadewald's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Shadewald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadewald 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 Shadewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman Insurance was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shadewald. 100% of Shadewald men worked as a Salesman Insurance.

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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

  • Salesman Insurance
    100%

What Shadewald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Shadewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadewald 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shadewald. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shadewald. For the veterans among your Shadewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadewald lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shadewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shadewald in 1960 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shadewald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadewald 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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