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Shader Family History

Shader Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schader.

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


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Where is the Shader family from?

You can see how Shader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Shader family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shader's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shader families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shader 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 Shader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shader. 24% of Shader men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shader women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shader were Operator and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housework
    11%

What Shader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shader 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Shader. 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 659 military records available for the last name Shader. For the veterans among your Shader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shader lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Shader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shader in 1942 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shader 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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