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Shetrum Family History

Shetrum 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: Sharum, Shrum, Strum, Strom, Shetty, Shearer, Swetnam, Sherry, Petrus

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Where is the Shetrum family from?

You can see how Shetrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shetrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shetrum families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Shetrum's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shetrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Shetrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetrum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shetrum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shetrum. For the veterans among your Shetrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetrum lifespan?

Average Shetrum life expectancy in 1967 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetrum 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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