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Shortill Family History

Shortill Name 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: Shortell, Shortall, Shortino, Sherrill, Hartill, Hartell, Still

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Where is the Shortill family from?

You can see how Shortill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shortill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shortill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Shortill families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Shortill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shortill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shortill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shortill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Lab Oilcake was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shortill. 100% of Shortill men worked as a General Lab Oilcake. .

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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 1939

  • General Lab Oilcake
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shortill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shortill 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Shortill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Shortill. For the veterans among your Shortill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shortill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Shortill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shortill in 1980 was 76, and 90 in 2002.

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