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Shottland Family History

Shottland 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: Scotland, Holland, Shotton, Hoyland, Hartland, Sweetland, Hetland

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Where is the Shottland family from?

You can see how Shottland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shottland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shottland families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shottland family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shottland's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Shottland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shottland 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 Shottland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Shottland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shottland 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Shottland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shottland. For the veterans among your Shottland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shottland lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Shottland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shottland in 1993 was 88, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shottland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shottland 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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