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Shroats Family History

Shroats 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: Sheats, Shoots, Sproat, Shrout, Shotts, Shorts, Threats, Shroff

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Where is the Shroats family from?

You can see how Shroats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shroats family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shroats family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shroats's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Shroats families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shroats 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 117 census records available for the last name Shroats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shroats 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shroats. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shroats. For the veterans among your Shroats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shroats lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Shroats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shroats in 1973 was 56, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shroats 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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