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Short Jr Family History

Short Jr 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: Shorter, Horter, Shortell, Shortino, Short, Sorter, Shortall, Shorten

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Short Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Short Jr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Short Jr. 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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There are 47 military records available for the last name Short Jr. For the veterans among your Short Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Short Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Short Jr in 1964 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

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