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Shadley Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schadel .

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


Similar surnames: Shadle, Schadle, Shadel, Shidler, Shader, Chandley, Sherley, Hafley

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Where is the Shadley family from?

You can see how Shadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shadley families living in Glamorgan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shadley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Shadley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shadley. 100% of Shadley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadley 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Shadley. 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 802 military records available for the last name Shadley. For the veterans among your Shadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadley lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Shadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shadley in 1940 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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