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Shatlaw Family History

Shatlaw 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: Shatley, Sharlow, Shallow, Hata, Sala, Scala, Hallam, Shaw, Halla

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shatlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatlaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shatlaw. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shatlaw. For the veterans among your Shatlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatlaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Shatlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shatlaw in 1971 was 81, and 45 in 1993.

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