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Shattan Family History

Shattan 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: Hattan, Hatton, Shotton, Shahan, Kattan, Sattar, Shaban, Chattin

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Where is the Shattan family from?

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

What did your Shattan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shattan. 100% of Shattan women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Shattan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shattan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Shattan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shattan. For the veterans among your Shattan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shattan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shattan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shattan in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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