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Shettons Family History

Shettons 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: Shotton, Shenton, Shelton, Setton, Hatton, Seaton, Henton, Shetty

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Where is the Shettons family from?

You can see how Shettons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shettons family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shettons families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shettons's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shettons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shettons 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 Shettons ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Shettons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shettons 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 Shettons. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shettons. For the veterans among your Shettons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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