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Shots Family History

Shots 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: Shott, Soots, Shoots, Shows, Shotts, Shorts, Shore, Slott, Schott

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Where is the Shots family from?

You can see how Shots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shots family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Shots family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shots's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shots families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shots 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 775 census records available for the last name Shots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shots 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shots. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Shots. For the veterans among your Shots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shots lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Shots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shots in 1962 was 24, and 52 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shots

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shots 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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