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Shaton Family History

Shaton 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: Seaton, Staton, Sharon, Slaton, Shamon, Shan, Hatton, Halton, Stanton

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Where is the Shaton family from?

You can see how Shaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shaton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shaton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaton. 50% of Shaton 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Shaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaton 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shaton. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shaton. For the veterans among your Shaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Shaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shaton in 1983 was 61, and 76 in 1998.

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