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Shanton Family History

Shanton Name 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: Stanton, Shannon, Shenton, Spanton, Swanton, Hanton, Hatton, Manton

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Where is the Shanton family from?

You can see how Shanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Shanton families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shanton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shanton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanton 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 Shanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanton. 18% of Shanton men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Shanton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanton 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanton 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Shanton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 350 military records available for the last name Shanton. For the veterans among your Shanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shanton in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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