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Shatford Family History

Shatford Surname Meaning

From Shutford (Oxon), which is recorded as Schiteford' in the 12th century, Schutford in 1240–1, and Shatford in 1615 (Northants Record Office).

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Scytta + Old English ford, meaning ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed.’

This name is a variant of Shadforth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shatford family from?

You can see how Shatford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shatford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Shatford families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shatford's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Shatford families in 1891.
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What did your Shatford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shatford. 100% of Shatford men worked as a Tailors Cutter and 78% of Shatford 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

  • Tailors Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Certi Asst School Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 917 immigration records available for the last name Shatford. 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 259 military records available for the last name Shatford. For the veterans among your Shatford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Shatford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shatford in 1962 was 62, and 74 in 1996.

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