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Shadel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schadel .

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


Similar surnames: Shader, Shamel, Shade, Shadley, Shane, Shaull, Shafer, Shad, Shimel

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Where is the Shadel family from?

You can see how Shadel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shadel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shadel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shadel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shadel. 23% of Shadel men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Shadel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shadel were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shadel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadel 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Shadel. 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 610 military records available for the last name Shadel. For the veterans among your Shadel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shadel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shadel in 1957 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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