The surname Shorters is of English origin. The surname Shorters most likely originated as a nickname, deriving from the Middle English "shortere," meaning "the smaller one."
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Early Origins of the Shorters family
The surname Shorters was first found in Wiltshire, where it was first recorded early in the 14th century.
Early History of the Shorters family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shorters research. Another 44 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1306, 1381 and 1583 are included under the topic Early Shorters History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Shorters Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Shorters, Shorter, Shortere, Schortfrend, Shorthoume and many more.
Early Notables of the Shorters family
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Migration of the Shorters family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jo Shorter, 26; who arrived in Virginia in 1635; as did Marie Shorter, 26. In 1638; both John and Mary Shorter arrived in Virginia; Elizabeth Shorter came to Pennsylvania in 1682.
