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Shinton Family History

Shinton Surname Meaning

see Shenton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shinton family from?

You can see how Shinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shinton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Shinton families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shinton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shinton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinton 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 Shinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shinton. 25% of Shinton men worked as an Iron Moulder and 76% of Shinton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shinton were Constructional Engineering Plain Metal Grinder and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Iron Moulder
    25%
  • Angle Smith (heavy Worker)
    25%
  • Gas Fitter
    25%
  • Constructional Engineering Plain Metal Grinder
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

What Shinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinton 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Shinton. 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 524 military records available for the last name Shinton. For the veterans among your Shinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Shinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shinton in 1952 was 35, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinton 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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