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Shatman Family History

Shatman 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: Chatman, Sharman, Harman, Hayman, Hetman, Salman, Sherman, Oatman

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Where is the Shatman family from?

You can see how Shatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shatman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shatman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shatman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Shatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shatman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shatman. For the veterans among your Shatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shatman

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