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Shroat Family History

Shroat 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: Sproat, Shrout, Shroff, Sprott, Sprout, Shoaf, Short, Hrovat, Shott

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Where is the Shroat family from?

You can see how Shroat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shroat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shroat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shroat families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shroat's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Shroat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shroat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shroat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shroat. 100% of Shroat 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%

What Shroat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shroat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shroat 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shroat. 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 187 military records available for the last name Shroat. For the veterans among your Shroat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shroat lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shroat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shroat in 1956 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shroat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shroat 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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