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Shratter Family History

Shratter 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: Strater, Schlatter, Shutter, Satter, Shatzer, Shafter, Hatter

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Where is the Shratter family from?

You can see how Shratter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shratter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shratter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shratter family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shratter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shratter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shratter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Shratter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shratter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shratter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shratter. For the veterans among your Shratter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shratter lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Shratter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shratter in 1985 was 64, and 67 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shratter 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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