Shortt heads of household in the 1911 census


Click on the red marker on the map below for a link to the full 1911 census entry.

For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.

Surname Dictionary

Short numerous: all areas, especially Belfast, Dublin, Louth, Wicklow. Ir. Mac an Gheairr (short man). Usually English in origin. See also Shortt.
Shortt numerous: Ulster, Midands etc. Ir. Mac an Gheairr (Ghirr). The Irish name is associated with Armagh. However, it seems likely that many Shortts are of English origin. See also Mac Girr and Short.
 

DEDs where Shortt and a second surname are found together

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