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Shotsinger Family History

Shotsinger 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: Hottinger, Holsinger, Motsinger, Honsinger, Schlesinger, Pottinger

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Where is the Shotsinger family from?

You can see how Shotsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shotsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Shotsinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotsinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shotsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shotsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Shotsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotsinger 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 Shotsinger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shotsinger. For the veterans among your Shotsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotsinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Shotsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shotsinger in 1971 was 69, and 83 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotsinger 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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