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Shortall Family History

Shortall Surname Meaning

Irish (Kilkenny): re-Anglicized form of Gaelic Seartal Soirtéil; see Shortell.

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


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Where is the Shortall family from?

You can see how Shortall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shortall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shortall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Shortall families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Shortall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shortall families in 1891.
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What did your Shortall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shortall. 20% of Shortall men worked as a House Painter and 93% of Shortall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shortall were General Labourer and School Teacher.

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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

  • House Painter
    20%
  • Attendant Chessington
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • School Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shortall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shortall 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shortall. 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 723 military records available for the last name Shortall. For the veterans among your Shortall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shortall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shortall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shortall in 1957 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shortall 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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