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Shorters Family History

Shorters Surname Meaning

contracted form of Shorthouse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shorters family from?

You can see how Shorters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorters family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shorters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Shorters families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Shorters's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shorters families in 1891.
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What did your Shorters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shorters. 100% of Shorters women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Shorters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorters 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shorters. 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 45 military records available for the last name Shorters. For the veterans among your Shorters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorters lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Shorters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shorters in 1991 was 69, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorters 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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