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Shiot Family History

Shiot Surname 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: Shilt, Shi, Shima, Shim, Shao, Saint, Shin, Suit, Shine, Shor

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Where is the Shiot family from?

You can see how Shiot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiot family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Shiot families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiot's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Shiot families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Shiot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shiot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shiot. For the veterans among your Shiot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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