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Shawa Family History

Shawa 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: Shaw, Sawa, Shaia, Shawn, Shada, Shawl, Hata, Shan, Sala, Sada

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Where is the Shawa family from?

You can see how Shawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shawa family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Shawa's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Shawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawa 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 111 census records available for the last name Shawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawa 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shawa. 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 24 military records available for the last name Shawa. For the veterans among your Shawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shawa in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawa 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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