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Shorette Family History

Shorette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Charette. Compare Sharette and Shaurette.

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


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Where is the Shorette family from?

You can see how Shorette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shorette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shorette families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shorette's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Shorette families in 1891.
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What did your Shorette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shorette. 40% of Shorette men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Owner
    14%

What Shorette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shorette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorette 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Shorette. 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 123 military records available for the last name Shorette. For the veterans among your Shorette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shorette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shorette in 1959 was 48, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorette 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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