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Shorting Family History

Shorting Surname Meaning

see Shorton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Shorting family from?

You can see how Shorting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shorting families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Shorting families living in Norfolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shorting's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Shorting families in 1891.
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What did your Shorting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shorting. 50% of Shorting men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Shorting women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shorting were Bank Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Shorting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shorting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorting 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Shorting. 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 70 military records available for the last name Shorting. For the veterans among your Shorting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorting lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Shorting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shorting in 1970 was 82, and 52 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shorting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorting 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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