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Shawaga Family History

Shawaga 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: Sawada, Sawaya, Khawaja, Shawgo, Ashikaga, Savage, Shaw, Haag

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shawaga. 100% of Shawaga men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Shawaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawaga 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shawaga. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shawaga. For the veterans among your Shawaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawaga lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Shawaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shawaga in 1991 was 73, and 45 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawaga 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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