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Shotto Family History

Shotto 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: Shotton, Scotto, Shott, Shotts, Shatto, Shetty, Slott, Schott, Stott

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Where is the Shotto family from?

You can see how Shotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shotto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shotto families living in West Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shotto's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Shotto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotto 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 Shotto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Shotto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Shotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotto 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 Shotto. 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 101 military records available for the last name Shotto. For the veterans among your Shotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Shotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shotto in 1963 was 45, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shotto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotto 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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