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Shotliffe Family History

Shotliffe 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: Sutcliffe, Shurtliff, Sutliff, Ratliffe, Setliff, Jolliffe, Stiff

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Where is the Shotliffe family from?

You can see how Shotliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shotliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Shotliffe families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotliffe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shotliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Shotliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotliffe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shotliffe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shotliffe. For the veterans among your Shotliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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