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Shotlander Family History

Shotlander 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: Sjolander, Shelander, Hollander, Bolander, Sealander, Helander

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Where is the Shotlander family from?

You can see how Shotlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotlander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shotlander families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Shotlander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotlander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shotlander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotlander 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 435 census records available for the last name Shotlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotlander 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Shotlander. 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 Shotlander. For the veterans among your Shotlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotlander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Shotlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shotlander in 1966 was 96, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotlander 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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