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Shotkin Family History

Shotkin 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: Slotkin, Shatkin, Shotton, Botkin, Hoskin, Sonkin, Slatkin, Plotkin

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Where is the Shotkin family from?

You can see how Shotkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shotkin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shotkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shotkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotkin 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 108 census records available for the last name Shotkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotkin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shotkin. 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 Shotkin. For the veterans among your Shotkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shotkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shotkin in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotkin 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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