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Shatswell Family History

Shatswell Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Shotwell, Shemwell, Haswell, Sartwell, Shadwell, Swalwell, Laswell

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Where is the Shatswell family from?

You can see how Shatswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shatswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Shatswell families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shatswell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shatswell families in 1840.
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What did your Shatswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shatswell. 31% of Shatswell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Watchman
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shatswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatswell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shatswell. 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 241 military records available for the last name Shatswell. For the veterans among your Shatswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatswell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shatswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shatswell in 1964 was 39, and 64 in 2003.

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