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Shorner Family History

Shorner 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: Horner, Thorner, Shorter, Shoener, Shofner, Storer, Corner, Shore

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Where is the Shorner family from?

You can see how Shorner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shorner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shorner families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shorner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shorner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Shorner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shorner. 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 Shorner. For the veterans among your Shorner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Shorner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shorner in 1966 was 70, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorner 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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