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Shuttle Family History

Shuttle Surname Meaning

English (southern):: nickname from Middle English shitel(le) shutel ‘rash hasty'.

Alternatively perhaps a shortened form of Shutler.

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


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Where is the Shuttle family from?

You can see how Shuttle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuttle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuttle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Shuttle families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Shuttle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shuttle families in 1891.
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What did your Shuttle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shuttle. 100% of Shuttle men worked as a Retired Gardener and 72% of Shuttle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Caretaker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shuttle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuttle 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Shuttle. 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 729 military records available for the last name Shuttle. For the veterans among your Shuttle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuttle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Shuttle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shuttle in 1957 was 51, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuttle 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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