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Schorton Family History

Schorton 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: Shotton, Charton, Horton, Scotton, Schorn, Thorton, Schoon, Scholten

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Where is the Schorton family from?

You can see how Schorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schorton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schorton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schorton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schorton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schorton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schorton 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 53 census records available for the last name Schorton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schorton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schorton. 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 59 military records available for the last name Schorton. For the veterans among your Schorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schorton lifespan?

Average Schorton life expectancy in 1982 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schorton 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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