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Shadowen Family History

Shadowen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chaudoin. Compare Shadowens.

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


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Where is the Shadowen family from?

You can see how Shadowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadowen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadowen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shadowen families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shadowen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shadowen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadowen 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 Shadowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shadowen. 55% of Shadowen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

What Shadowen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shadowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadowen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shadowen. 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 129 military records available for the last name Shadowen. For the veterans among your Shadowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadowen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Shadowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shadowen in 1960 was 48, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadowen 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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