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Shorter Last Name History & Origin

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Early Shorters

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Seth A Shorter Nov 23, 1871 - Sep 15, 1969 Columbia, South Carolina
Seth A Shorter of Columbia, Richland County, SC was born on November 23, 1871, and died at age 97 years old on September 15, 1969.
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Mary Shorter Mar 4, 1874 - Mar 15, 1966 Crenshaw, Mississippi
Mary Shorter of Crenshaw, Panola County, MS was born on March 4, 1874, and died at age 92 years old on March 15, 1966.
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Oceanna Shorter Mar 6, 1876 - Jan 15, 1969 Columbia, South Carolina
Oceanna Shorter of Columbia, Richland County, SC was born on March 6, 1876, and died at age 92 years old on January 15, 1969.
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Nathan Shorter Jul 2, 1876 - Feb 15, 1969
Nathan Shorter was born on July 2, 1876, and died at age 92 years old on February 15, 1969.
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Martha J Shorter May 23, 1877 - May 15, 1972 Bowling Green, Kentucky
Martha J Shorter of Bowling Green, Warren County, KY was born on May 23, 1877, and died at age 94 years old on May 15, 1972.
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Sidney Shorter Feb 14, 1877 - Aug 1962 North Carolina
Sidney Shorter of North Carolina was born on February 14, 1877, and died at age 85 years old in August 1962.
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Louise Shorter Jun 24, 1877 - Aug 1967 Flushing, New York
Louise Shorter of Flushing, Queens County, NY was born on June 24, 1877, and died at age 90 years old in August 1967.
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Nancy Shorter May 14, 1878 - Mar 1970 Eden, North Carolina
Nancy Shorter of Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina was born on May 14, 1878, and died at age 91 years old in March 1970.
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Mattie Shorter Dec 31, 1879 - Jun 1967 Tifton, Georgia
Mattie Shorter of Tifton, Tift County, Georgia was born on December 31, 1879, and died at age 87 years old in June 1967.
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Alice Shorter Oct 15, 1879 - Jan 1969 Buchanan, Virginia
Alice Shorter of Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia was born on October 15, 1879, and died at age 89 years old in January 1969.
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Charles Shorter Jul 15, 1879 - Mar 1963 Pennsylvania
Charles Shorter of Pennsylvania was born on July 15, 1879, and died at age 83 years old in March 1963.
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Leila Shorter Jul 1, 1879 - Nov 1979 Montgomery, Alabama
Leila Shorter of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama was born on July 1, 1879, and died at age 100 years old in November 1979.
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Charles Shorter Feb 5, 1930 - Aug 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Charles Shorter of Philadelphia, Philadelphia City County, Pennsylvania United States was born on February 5, 1930, and died at age 42 years old in August 1972.
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Elton Shorter Feb 5, 1944 - Mar 1982
Elton Shorter was born on February 5, 1944, and died at age 38 years old in March 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elton Shorter.
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Rodney L Shorter Jr. Sep 10, 1981 - Aug 23, 2007
Rodney L Shorter Jr. was born on September 10, 1981, and died at age 25 years old on August 23, 2007. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rodney L Shorter Jr. .
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Irma J. (Davis) Shorter Mar 15, 1963 - Jan 15, 1997 Egypt, Texas
Irma J Shorter of Egypt, Wharton County, TX was born on March 15, 1963, and died at age 33 years old on January 15, 1997.
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Lloyd C Shorter Jan 22, 1924 - Sep 1988 Bainbridge, Indiana
Lloyd C Shorter of Bainbridge, Putnam County, IN was born on January 22, 1924, and died at age 64 years old in September 1988.
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Clement G Shorter Oct 9, 1918 - Feb 25, 2002 Bremen, Indiana
Clement G Shorter of Bremen, Marshall County, IN was born on October 9, 1918, and died at age 83 years old on February 25, 2002.
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Jack L Shorter Aug 3, 1925 - Nov 1977 Knoxville, Tennessee
Jack L Shorter of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee was born on August 3, 1925, and died at age 52 years old in November 1977.
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Jack Shorter Jun 28, 1910 - Nov 1980 Athens, Georgia
Jack Shorter of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia was born on June 28, 1910, and died at age 70 years old in November 1980.
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Matthew Shorter Jul 24, 1919 - Dec 7, 2008 Hermanville, Mississippi
Matthew Shorter of Hermanville, Claiborne County, MS was born on July 24, 1919, and died at age 89 years old on December 7, 2008.
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Johnnie Jr Shorter May 1, 1915 - Feb 24, 2010 Arabi, Georgia
Johnnie Jr Shorter of Arabi, Crisp County, GA was born on May 1, 1915, and died at age 94 years old on February 24, 2010.
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Carl W Shorter Jan 8, 1915 - Jun 27, 2001 Westerville, Ohio
Carl W Shorter of Westerville, Franklin County, OH was born on January 8, 1915, and died at age 86 years old on June 27, 2001.
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Carl W Shorter Jun 29, 1923 - Dec 5, 2007 Beckley, West Virginia
Carl W Shorter of Beckley, Raleigh County, WV was born on June 29, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on December 5, 2007.
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Basil A Shorter Aug 30, 1921 - Oct 6, 1964 Baltimore, Maryland
Basil A Shorter of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland was born on August 30, 1921, and died at age 43 years old on October 6, 1964. Basil Shorter was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section M Site 281 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore.
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Travis W Shorter Oct 15, 1915 - Oct 9, 2009 Florence, South Carolina
Travis Wilburn Shorter of Florence, Florence County, South Carolina was born on October 15, 1915, and died at age 93 years old on October 9, 2009.
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Solomon Shorter Jul 10, 1913 - Jul 1979 Cincinnati, Ohio
Solomon Shorter of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on July 10, 1913, and died at age 66 years old in July 1979.
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Kenneth E Shorter Jul 15, 1922 - Apr 1, 2005 Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Kenneth E Shorter of Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA was born on July 15, 1922, and died at age 82 years old on April 1, 2005.
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Richard A Shorter Jun 17, 1907 - Jul 1979 East Chicago, Indiana
Richard A Shorter of East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana was born on June 17, 1907, and died at age 72 years old in July 1979.
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Edith M. (Rosemond) Shorter Jul 10, 1949 - Apr 7, 1998 Houston, Texas
Edith M Shorter of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on July 10, 1949, and died at age 48 years old on April 7, 1998.
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Clarence G Shorter Nov 14, 1920 - May 11, 2001 Knoxville, Tennessee
Clarence G Shorter of Knoxville, Knox County, TN was born on November 14, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on May 11, 2001.
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Alphonso Shorter Jun 18, 1920 - Aug 1980 Washington, District Of Columbia
Alphonso Shorter of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on June 18, 1920 in Dist Of Columbia, and died at age 60 years old in August 1980.
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Popular Shorter Biographies

Charles Shorter Feb 5, 1930 - Aug 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Charles Shorter of Philadelphia, Philadelphia City County, Pennsylvania United States was born on February 5, 1930, and died at age 42 years old in August 1972.
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Doretha W Shorter Dec 17, 1924 - Aug 15, 1997 Orlando, Florida
Doretha W Shorter of Orlando, Orange County, FL was born on December 17, 1924, and died at age 72 years old on August 15, 1997.
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Mia Lynette Squriewell Shorter Dec 8, 2004 - Sep 2, 2006 District Of Columbia
Mia Lynette Squriewell Shorter of District Of Columbia was born on December 8, 2004, and died at age 1 year old on September 2, 2006.
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Ronald E Shorter Oct 20, 1947 - Sep 27, 2007 Ooltewah, Tennessee
Ronald E Shorter of Ooltewah, Hamilton County, TN was born on October 20, 1947, and died at age 59 years old on September 27, 2007.
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Bernice S Shorter Jun 8, 1942 - Jun 15, 1995 Washington, District Of Columbia
Bernice S Shorter of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on June 8, 1942, and died at age 53 years old on June 15, 1995.
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Margaret Ann Shorter May 18 - Oct 15, 2007
Margaret Ann Shorter was born on May 18, and died on October 15, 2007 at Mooresburg, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret Ann Shorter.
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Elton Shorter Feb 5, 1944 - Mar 1982
Elton Shorter was born on February 5, 1944, and died at age 38 years old in March 1982. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elton Shorter.
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Katrina M. (Claar) Shorter born c. 1956 Texas
Katrina M Shorter of TX was born circa 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Katrina M. (Claar) Shorter.
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Frederick J Shorter Feb 3, 1919 - Apr 2, 1988 Chicago, Illinois
Frederick J Shorter of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on February 3, 1919, and died at age 69 years old on April 2, 1988.
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Leroy Leslie Shorter Oct 8, 1920 - Sep 26, 1995
Leroy Leslie Shorter was born on October 8, 1920, and died at age 74 years old on September 26, 1995. Leroy Shorter was buried at Wood National Cemetery Section E Site 14 5000 West National Ave. Bldg. 1301, in Milwaukee, Wi. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leroy Leslie Shorter.
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Charles A Shorter Mar 27, 1925 - Aug 14, 2010 Bradley Beach, New Jersey
Charles Albert Shorter of Bradley Beach, Monmouth County, NJ was born on March 27, 1925, and died at age 85 years old on August 14, 2010.
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Bernard E Shorter Jr Aug 28, 1957 - Aug 28, 1957
Bernard E Shorter Jr was born on August 28, 1957, and died on August 28, 1957. Bernard Shorter was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section H Site 3346 5501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore, Md. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bernard E Shorter Jr.
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Bernice I Shorter Oct 14, 1909 - Dec 9, 1990 Baltimore, Maryland
Bernice I Shorter of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on October 14, 1909, and died at age 81 years old on December 9, 1990. Bernice Shorter was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section L Site 2501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore.
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Ida E Shorter Mar 18, 1926 - Nov 12, 1963
Ida E Shorter was born on March 18, 1926, and died at age 37 years old on November 12, 1963. Ida Shorter was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section M Site 281 5501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore, Md. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ida E Shorter.
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Harvey E Shorter Nov 16, 1920 - Nov 12, 1993 Terre Haute, Indiana
Harvey E Shorter of Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN was born on November 16, 1920, and died at age 72 years old on November 12, 1993.
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Rodney L Shorter Jr. Sep 10, 1981 - Aug 23, 2007
Rodney L Shorter Jr. was born on September 10, 1981, and died at age 25 years old on August 23, 2007. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rodney L Shorter Jr. .
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Winfred E Shorter Nov 17, 1926 - Jul 6, 1994 Indianapolis, Indiana
Winfred E Shorter of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on November 17, 1926, and died at age 67 years old on July 6, 1994.
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Jacob Shorter May 14, 1916 - Apr 29, 1974 Baltimore City, Maryland, United States
Jacob Shorter Jr of Baltimore City County, Maryland United States was born on May 14, 1916, and died at age 57 years old on April 29, 1974. Jacob Shorter was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section H Site 2579 5501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore.
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Basil A Shorter Aug 30, 1921 - Oct 6, 1964 Baltimore, Maryland
Basil A Shorter of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland was born on August 30, 1921, and died at age 43 years old on October 6, 1964. Basil Shorter was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section M Site 281 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore.
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William Eugene Shorter May 28, 1905 - Sep 24, 1967
William Eugene Shorter was born on May 28, 1905, and died at age 62 years old on September 24, 1967. William Shorter was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section L Site 2501 5501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore, Md. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Eugene Shorter.
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Shorter Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Shorter family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 2,512 people with the last name Shorter that have a birth and death date listed.

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70.0 years

Oldest Shorters

These are the longest-lived members of the Shorter family on AncientFaces.

Laura Shorter Aug 25, 1885 - Feb 1989 Leeds, Alabama
Laura Shorter of Leeds, Jefferson County, AL was born on August 25, 1885, and died at age 103 years old in February 1989.
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103 years
Sarah Shorter Jun 30, 1898 - Nov 11, 2001 Salem, New Jersey
Sarah Shorter of Salem, Salem County, NJ was born on June 30, 1898, and died at age 103 years old on November 11, 2001.
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103 years
Grace L Shorter Sep 17, 1895 - Oct 15, 1998 Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Grace L Shorter of Kitty Hawk, Dare County, NC was born on September 17, 1895, and died at age 103 years old on October 15, 1998.
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103 years
Mary P Shorter Aug 3, 1904 - Feb 20, 2005 Buchanan, Virginia
Mary P Shorter of Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA was born on August 3, 1904, and died at age 100 years old on February 20, 2005.
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100 years
Olive M Shorter Sawy Oct 19, 1901 - Mar 6, 2002 Manahawkin, New Jersey
Olive M Shorter Sawy of Manahawkin, Ocean County, NJ was born on October 19, 1901, and died at age 100 years old on March 6, 2002.
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100 years
Haskell Shorter Oct 10, 1907 - Oct 15, 2008 Hobbs, New Mexico
Haskell Shorter of Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico was born on October 10, 1907, and died at age 101 years old on October 15, 2008.
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101 years
Agnes Frances Shorter Feb 23, 1907 - Apr 4, 2008 Warren, Michigan
Agnes Frances Shorter of Warren, Macomb County, MI was born on February 23, 1907, and died at age 101 years old on April 4, 2008.
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101 years
Birgith E Shorter May 19, 1907 - Oct 21, 2008 Brooklyn, New York
Birgith E Shorter of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on May 19, 1907, and died at age 101 years old on October 21, 2008.
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101 years
Hattie D Shorter Nov 21, 1895 - Feb 5, 1995 Appomattox, Virginia
Hattie D Shorter of Appomattox, Appomattox County, VA was born on November 21, 1895, and died at age 99 years old on February 5, 1995.
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99 years
Hazel K Shorter Oct 18, 1901 - Feb 9, 2001 Manchester Township, New Jersey
Hazel K Shorter of Manchester Township, Ocean County, NJ was born on October 18, 1901, and died at age 99 years old on February 9, 2001.
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99 years
Robert Shorter Apr 28, 1880 - Apr 1980
Robert Shorter was born on April 28, 1880, and died at age 100 years old in April 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Shorter.
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99 years
Mozelle Shorter Aug 10, 1905 - Mar 14, 2005 Gretna, Virginia
Mozelle Shorter of Gretna, Pittsylvania County, VA was born on August 10, 1905, and died at age 99 years old on March 14, 2005.
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