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Shorto Family History

Shorto Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Shorthose (see Shorthouse) arising from hypercorrection of supposed final excrescent -s; compare Ricardus Schorthose 1379 in Poll Tax (Puddletown Dorset).

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


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Where is the Shorto family from?

You can see how Shorto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shorto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shorto families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shorto's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Shorto families in 1891.
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What did your Shorto ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shorto. 100% of Shorto men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Shorto 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shorto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorto 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Shorto. 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 174 military records available for the last name Shorto. For the veterans among your Shorto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorto lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Shorto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shorto in 1975 was 95, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorto 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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