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Shetron Family History

Shetron 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: Sheron, Sherron, Shearon, Heron, Sheldon, Shotton, Shenton, Shelton

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Where is the Shetron family from?

You can see how Shetron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shetron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shetron families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shetron's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shetron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetron 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 Shetron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shetron. 36% of Shetron men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shetron women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shetron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shetron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetron 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shetron. 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 259 military records available for the last name Shetron. For the veterans among your Shetron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetron lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shetron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shetron in 1955 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shetron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetron 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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