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Shant Family History

Shant Surname 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: Shan, Sant, Shane, Shang, Chant, Shaft, Shand, Ghant, Shann, Shank

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Where is the Shant family from?

You can see how Shant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shant family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shant 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 Shant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shant. 46% of Shant men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Shant women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shant were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

What Shant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shant 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Shant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 550 military records available for the last name Shant. For the veterans among your Shant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shant lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Shant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shant in 1969 was 83, and 59 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shant 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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