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Shatton Family History

Shatton 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: Hatton, Shotton, Statton, Slatton, Shatto, Seaton, Halton, Stanton

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Where is the Shatton family from?

You can see how Shatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shatton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Shatton families living in Virginia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shatton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shatton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shatton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shatton. 18% of Shatton men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Shatton women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shatton were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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
    14%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatton 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Shatton. 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 193 military records available for the last name Shatton. For the veterans among your Shatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Shatton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shatton in 1964 was 69, and 71 in 1995.

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