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Shotko Family History

Shotko 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: Shotton, Shock, Soto, Scotto, Shonka, Shott, Spoto, Sopko, Shimko

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Where is the Shotko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotko 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 Shotko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shotko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Shotko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotko 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shotko. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shotko. For the veterans among your Shotko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotko lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Shotko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shotko in 1973 was 54, and 92 in 2000.

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