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Shanty Family History

Shanty 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: Shantz, Santy, Shandy, Shan, Chantry, Shetty, Haney, Harty, Santry

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Where is the Shanty family from?

You can see how Shanty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shanty family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shanty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shanty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanty. 60% of Shanty men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shanty women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanty were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shanty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanty 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Shanty. 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 425 military records available for the last name Shanty. For the veterans among your Shanty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shanty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shanty in 1965 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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