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Shorall Family History

Shorall 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: Shortall, Shortell, Thorell, Showell, Shroll, Sholl, Shall, Thrall

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Where is the Shorall family from?

You can see how Shorall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shorall family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shorall's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shorall families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Shorall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shorall. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shorall. For the veterans among your Shorall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorall lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Shorall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shorall in 1973 was 88, and 46 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorall 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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