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Shotswell Family History

Shotswell 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: Shatswell, Shotwell, Showell, Oswell, Boswell, Thorsell, Howell

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Where is the Shotswell family from?

You can see how Shotswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotswell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shotswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shotswell families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotswell's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shotswell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotswell 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 40 census records available for the last name Shotswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotswell 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 Shotswell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shotswell. For the veterans among your Shotswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotswell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Shotswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shotswell in 1970 was 76, and 85 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotswell 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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