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Shadel Family History

Shadel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schadel.

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


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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 1911 there were 2 Shadel families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shadel's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Shadel families in 1911.
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What did your Shadel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shadel. 100% of Shadel women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shadel 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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