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Shurbutt Family History

Shurbutt 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: Hurlbutt, Garbutt, Strutt, Curnutt, Shutt, Sherratt, Shelnutt

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Where is the Shurbutt family from?

You can see how Shurbutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurbutt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurbutt families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Shurbutt families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shurbutt's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shurbutt families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Shurbutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurbutt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shurbutt. 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 98 military records available for the last name Shurbutt. For the veterans among your Shurbutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurbutt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Shurbutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shurbutt in 1963 was 76, and 56 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurbutt 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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