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Shurott Family History

Shurott 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: Sprott, Shutt, Shott, Shortt, Shrout, Shurtz, Shurts, Strott, Suratt

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shurott ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Shurott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurott 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shurott. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shurott. For the veterans among your Shurott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurott lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Shurott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shurott in 1978 was 56, and 56 in 1981.

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