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Shorthill Family History

Shorthill 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: Shortell, Thornhill, Shortall, Southall, Churchill, Stonehill

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Where is the Shorthill family from?

You can see how Shorthill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorthill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shorthill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shorthill families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shorthill's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Shorthill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorthill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shorthill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shorthill. 100% of Shorthill men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shorthill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorthill 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Shorthill. 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 158 military records available for the last name Shorthill. For the veterans among your Shorthill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorthill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shorthill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shorthill in 1963 was 67, and 73 in 2003.

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