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Shanter Family History

Shanter 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: Santer, Shaner, Shafter, Shanker, Stanger, Ganter, Halter, Panter

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Where is the Shanter family from?

You can see how Shanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shanter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shanter family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanter's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shanter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanter 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 Shanter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanter. 72% of Shanter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shanter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanter were Clerk and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Shanter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Shanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanter 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shanter. 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 96 military records available for the last name Shanter. For the veterans among your Shanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanter lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Shanter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shanter in 1949 was 53, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanter 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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