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Shotland Family History

Shotland 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: Scotland, Holland, Hoyland, Hetland, Hovland, Soland, Hogland

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Where is the Shotland family from?

You can see how Shotland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shotland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shotland family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotland's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Shotland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shotland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shotland. 43% of Shotland men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Designer
    29%

What Shotland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Shotland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotland 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Shotland. 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 43 military records available for the last name Shotland. For the veterans among your Shotland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shotland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shotland in 1963 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shotland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotland 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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