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Shotwell Family History

Shotwell Surname Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shotwell family from?

You can see how Shotwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shotwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shotwell families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shotwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shotwell families in 1891.
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What did your Shotwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shotwell. 100% of Shotwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Shotwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shotwell. 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 Shotwell. For the veterans among your Shotwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotwell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shotwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shotwell in 1944 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotwell 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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