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Shorett Family History

Shorett 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: Shortt, Shorette, Shore, Syrett, Short, Shott, Shorey, Surrett

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Where is the Shorett family from?

You can see how Shorett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shorett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shorett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shorett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shorett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorett 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 Shorett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shorett. 72% of Shorett 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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Shorett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Shorett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorett 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shorett. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shorett. For the veterans among your Shorett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shorett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shorett in 1964 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shorett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorett 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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