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Shotridge Family History

Shotridge 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: Shortridge, Hatridge, Surridge, Partridge, Stride, Eastridge

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Where is the Shotridge family from?

You can see how Shotridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotridge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shotridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Shotridge families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shotridge's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Shotridge families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shotridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shotridge. 100% of Shotridge men worked as a Fisherman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Shotridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Shotridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotridge 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 Shotridge. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shotridge. For the veterans among your Shotridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotridge lifespan?

Average Shotridge life expectancy in 1989 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotridge 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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