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Shadburne Family History

Shadburne Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shadburn, Sherburne, Chadburn, Shelburne, Chadbourne, Bradburn

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Where is the Shadburne family from?

You can see how Shadburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadburne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shadburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shadburne family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadburne's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shadburne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadburne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shadburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shadburne. 50% of Shadburne men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Shadburne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Shadburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadburne 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shadburne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Shadburne. For the veterans among your Shadburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadburne lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Shadburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shadburne in 1945 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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