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Shayter Family History

Shayter 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: Hayter, Shafter, Slayter, Sayer, Hayer, Halter, Salter, Sauter

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Where is the Shayter family from?

You can see how Shayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shayter family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shayter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shayter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shayter 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 Shayter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handy Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shayter. 100% of Shayter men worked as a Handy Man.

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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

  • Handy Man
    100%

What Shayter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Shayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shayter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shayter. For the veterans among your Shayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayter lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Shayter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shayter in 1991 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shayter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayter 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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