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Shaewitz Family History

Shaewitz 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: Hewitt, Seitz, Steitz, Dewitz, Bonewitz, Streitz, Marwitz, Shatz

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Where is the Shaewitz family from?

You can see how Shaewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaewitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaewitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shaewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Shaewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaewitz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shaewitz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shaewitz. For the veterans among your Shaewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaewitz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Shaewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shaewitz in 1979 was 84, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaewitz 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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