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Shattles Family History

Shattles 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: Shatley, Shartle, Sharples, Sattler, Shales, Settles, Wattles

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Where is the Shattles family from?

You can see how Shattles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shattles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shattles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shattles families living in Rutland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Shattles's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Shattles families in 1891.
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What did your Shattles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Carpenting were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shattles. 36% of Shattles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shattles women worked as a Carpenting. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shattles were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenting
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Shattles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Shattles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shattles 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shattles. 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 165 military records available for the last name Shattles. For the veterans among your Shattles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shattles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shattles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shattles in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shattles 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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