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Shrott Family History

Shrott 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: Sprott, Shott, Shrout, Strott, Schrott, Shroff, Strutt, Slott, Schott

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Where is the Shrott family from?

You can see how Shrott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shrott families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shrott's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shrott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrott 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 270 census records available for the last name Shrott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrott 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shrott. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shrott. For the veterans among your Shrott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrott lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Shrott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shrott in 1970 was 89, and 39 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrott 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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