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Shorr Family History

Shorr Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shorr family from?

You can see how Shorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Shorr families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shorr's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shorr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorr 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 Shorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shorr. 27% of Shorr men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Shorr women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shorr were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Finisher
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Shorr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorr 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Shorr. 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 460 military records available for the last name Shorr. For the veterans among your Shorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorr lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shorr in 1953 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorr 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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