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Shotsky Family History

Shotsky Name 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: Shumsky, Slutsky, Shinsky, Shasky, Shetty, Brodsky, Shotton, Shock

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Where is the Shotsky family from?

You can see how Shotsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shotsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shotsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shotsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shotsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shotsky. 100% of Shotsky 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Shotsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotsky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shotsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Shotsky. For the veterans among your Shotsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shotsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shotsky in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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