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Shotts Family History

Shotts Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Shott or an Americanized form of German Schatz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shotts family from?

You can see how Shotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Shotts families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Shotts's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Shotts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotts 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 Shotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shotts. 25% of Shotts men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Shotts women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shotts were Truck Driver and Launderer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Launderer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotts 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Shotts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shotts. For the veterans among your Shotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotts lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shotts in 1950 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotts 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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