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Shatava Family History

Shatava 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: Hatala, Stava, Matava, Salava, Hata, Shibata, Stave, Salama, Spatola

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Where is the Shatava family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatava 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 Shatava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shatava. 100% of Shatava men worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Shatava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Shatava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatava 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shatava. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shatava. For the veterans among your Shatava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatava lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Shatava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shatava in 1960 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shatava 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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