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Shortis Family History

Shortis Surname Meaning

see Shorthouse.

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


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Where is the Shortis family from?

You can see how Shortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shortis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shortis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shortis families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shortis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shortis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shortis 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 Shortis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Physician Medical Officer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shortis. 100% of Shortis men worked as a Physician Medical Officer and 100% of Shortis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Physician Medical Officer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shortis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shortis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shortis 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Shortis. 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 95 military records available for the last name Shortis. For the veterans among your Shortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shortis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shortis in 1971 was 101, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shortis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shortis 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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