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Shaut Family History

Shaut Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch or South German Schaut .

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


Similar surnames: Shaum, Shaub, Shult, Shack, Shad, Shane, Schaut, Shutt, Shaull, Shrum

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Where is the Shaut family from?

You can see how Shaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaut family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Shaut families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shaut's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaut. 34% of Shaut men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Shaut women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaut were Farm Laborer and New Worker. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Helper
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaut 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Shaut. 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 265 military records available for the last name Shaut. For the veterans among your Shaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaut lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shaut in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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