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Shuttleswort Family History

Shuttleswort 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: Shuttlesworth, Shuttleworth, Butterworth, Charlesworth, Shutter

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Where is the Shuttleswort family from?

You can see how Shuttleswort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuttleswort family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shuttleswort families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Shuttleswort families living in Leicestershire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Shuttleswort's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Shuttleswort families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Shuttleswort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuttleswort 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shuttleswort. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shuttleswort. For the veterans among your Shuttleswort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuttleswort lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Shuttleswort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shuttleswort in 1949 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuttleswort 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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