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Shantry Family History

Shantry 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: Chantry, Santry, Shanley, Sastry, Shaner, Sandry, Sharry, Shantz

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Where is the Shantry family from?

You can see how Shantry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shantry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shantry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Shantry families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shantry's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Shantry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shantry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Shantry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shantry 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Shantry. 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 26 military records available for the last name Shantry. For the veterans among your Shantry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shantry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shantry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shantry in 1968 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shantry 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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