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Shotke Family History

Shotke 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: Shore, Shock, Stoke, Stokke, Hotte, Shoe, Slote, Shonka, Snoke, Shott

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Where is the Shotke family from?

You can see how Shotke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shotke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shotke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shotke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Shotke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotke 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shotke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shotke. For the veterans among your Shotke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Shotke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shotke in 1975 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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