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Shotsberger Family History

Shotsberger 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: Honsberger, Shoenberger, Schoenberger, Hornberger, Sollberger

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Where is the Shotsberger family from?

You can see how Shotsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotsberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shotsberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shotsberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotsberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shotsberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotsberger 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 Shotsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shotsberger. 39% of Shotsberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shotsberger women worked as a Sewing.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Steel Worker
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Shotsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Shotsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotsberger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shotsberger. 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 69 military records available for the last name Shotsberger. For the veterans among your Shotsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotsberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Shotsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shotsberger in 1961 was 50, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shotsberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotsberger 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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