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Shretter Family History

Shretter 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: Shetter, Setter, Schetter, Surette, Tretter, Shecter, Stetter

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Where is the Shretter family from?

You can see how Shretter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shretter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shretter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shretter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shretter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shretter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shretter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Shretter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shretter 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shretter. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shretter. For the veterans among your Shretter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shretter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Shretter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shretter in 1966 was 78, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shretter 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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