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Shurtliff Family History

Shurtliff Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shircliff.

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


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Where is the Shurtliff family from?

You can see how Shurtliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurtliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurtliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Shurtliff families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shurtliff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shurtliff families in 1891.
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What did your Shurtliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shurtliff. 18% of Shurtliff men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shurtliff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shurtliff were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Shurtliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shurtliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurtliff 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Shurtliff. 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 606 military records available for the last name Shurtliff. For the veterans among your Shurtliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurtliff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shurtliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shurtliff in 1964 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurtliff 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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