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Shawaker Family History

Shawaker 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: Hawker, Shawver, Shomaker, Shumaker, Shewmaker, Shaker, Hawbaker

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Where is the Shawaker family from?

You can see how Shawaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shawaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shawaker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawaker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shawaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawaker 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 130 census records available for the last name Shawaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawaker 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shawaker. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shawaker. For the veterans among your Shawaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawaker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Shawaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shawaker in 1972 was 58, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawaker 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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