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Shoten Family History

Shoten 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: Showen, Shorten, Shoen, Rhoten, Shen, Holten, Spoden, Shore, Shotton

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Where is the Shoten family from?

You can see how Shoten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shoten family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shoten's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Shoten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoten 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 66 census records available for the last name Shoten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoten 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shoten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shoten. For the veterans among your Shoten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Shoten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shoten in 1964 was 70, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoten 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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