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Shotlow Family History

Shotlow 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: Shotton, Sharlow, Solow, Shallow, Whitlow, Hollow, Swallow, Harlow

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Where is the Shotlow family from?

You can see how Shotlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotlow family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shotlow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotlow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shotlow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotlow 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 13 census records available for the last name Shotlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shotlow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shotlow. For the veterans among your Shotlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Shotlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shotlow in 1965 was 62, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotlow 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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