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Shotman Family History

Shotman 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: Showman, Notman, Sloman, Shotton, Hetman, Sherman, Homan, Cotman

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Where is the Shotman family from?

You can see how Shotman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shotman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shotman family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Shotman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotman 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 85 census records available for the last name Shotman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shotman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shotman. For the veterans among your Shotman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotman 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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