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Shortsleeve Family History

Shortsleeve Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Courtemanche translated into English as if it were composed of court ‘short’ + manche ‘sleeve’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shortsleeve family from?

You can see how Shortsleeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shortsleeve family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shortsleeve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Shortsleeve families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shortsleeve's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shortsleeve families in 1840.
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What did your Shortsleeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shortsleeve. 65% of Shortsleeve men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shortsleeve women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shortsleeve were Inspector and Secretary.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Shortsleeve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shortsleeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shortsleeve 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Shortsleeve. 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 253 military records available for the last name Shortsleeve. For the veterans among your Shortsleeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shortsleeve lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shortsleeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shortsleeve in 1966 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shortsleeve 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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