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Shadan Family History

Shadan 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: Shahan, Shaban, Shada, Shadoan, Shan, Sada, Madan, Hasan, Sagan, Shad

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Where is the Shadan family from?

You can see how Shadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shadan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shadan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shadan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shadan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shadan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shadan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shadan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shadan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Shadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shadan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shadan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shadan. For the veterans among your Shadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shadan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shadan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shadan in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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