Researching Ryan Shotton
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1036 people with the Shotton surname? In that year Shotton was ranked number 2557 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Ryan means "little king" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Ryan Shotton on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ryan Shotton and the Shotton Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Shotton Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Shotton family tree.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 1318 people with the Shotton surname in the UK? Shotton is now ranked number 2835 for popularity in the UK. |
Shotton Genealogy Databases
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Shotton Forums
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Ryan Shotton
Ryan Colin Shotton (born 30 October 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender who plays for Midland Football League club Hanley Town.
Shotton progressed through the Stoke City Academy and signed a professional contract in 2007. He went on loan to Altrincham, Tranmere Rovers and Barnsley respectively to gain first team experience. He broke into the Stoke squad towards the end of the 2010–11 season. He played in the UEFA Europa League in 2011–12 scoring against Maccabi Tel Aviv. In September 2013 Shotton joined Wigan Athletic on loan. He then joined Derby County on loan in August 2014 before completing a permanent move in January 2015. In 2016, he spent time on loan at Birmingham City, and signed for them permanently in June of that year, before moving on to Middlesbrough in August 2017 where he spent three seasons. He played briefly for Leek Town before joining A-League club Melbourne Victory in 2020.
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