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Shetters Family History

Shetters 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: Shutters, Shetter, Setters, Setter, Schetter, Shecter, Stetter

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Where is the Shetters family from?

You can see how Shetters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shetters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Shetters families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shetters's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shetters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shetters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shetters. 34% of Shetters men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

What Shetters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shetters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetters 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shetters. 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 81 military records available for the last name Shetters. For the veterans among your Shetters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetters lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shetters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shetters in 1966 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shetters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetters 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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