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Shordt Family History

Shordt 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: Short, Shortt, Shore, Horst, Sword, Herdt, Hardt, Swords, Shor

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Where is the Shordt family from?

You can see how Shordt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shordt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shordt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shordt family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shordt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shordt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shordt 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 60 census records available for the last name Shordt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shordt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shordt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Shordt. For the veterans among your Shordt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shordt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shordt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shordt in 1966 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shordt 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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