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Shatterly Family History

Shatterly 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: Satterly, Shetterly, Sitterly, Slattery, Hattery, Weatherly, Shatley

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Where is the Shatterly family from?

You can see how Shatterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatterly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shatterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Shatterly families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shatterly's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shatterly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatterly 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 Shatterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shatterly. 60% of Shatterly men worked as a Knitter and 50% of Shatterly women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shatterly were Farmer and Looper.

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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

  • Knitter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    50%
  • Looper
    50%

What Shatterly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Shatterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatterly 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shatterly. 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 116 military records available for the last name Shatterly. For the veterans among your Shatterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatterly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shatterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shatterly in 1965 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shatterly 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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