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Shadburn Family History

Shadburn Surname Meaning

Possibly English a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. The surname however does not occur in current English records.

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


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Where is the Shadburn family from?

You can see how Shadburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadburn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Shadburn families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shadburn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shadburn families in 1911.
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What did your Shadburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shadburn. 47% of Shadburn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shadburn women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shadburn were Agent and Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Agent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Shadburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shadburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadburn 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shadburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 458 military records available for the last name Shadburn. For the veterans among your Shadburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadburn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shadburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shadburn in 1958 was 52, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadburn 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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