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Shotta Family History

Shotta 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: Shott, Shotts, Cotta, Shetty, Motta, Shotton, Slott, Schott, Stott

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Where is the Shotta family from?

You can see how Shotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shotta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shotta families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotta's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Shotta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotta 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 140 census records available for the last name Shotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotta 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shotta. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shotta. For the veterans among your Shotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotta 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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