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Shawbridge Family History

Shawbridge 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: Shewbridge, Strawbridge, Cambridge, Smallridge, Trowbridge, Ashbridge

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Where is the Shawbridge family from?

You can see how Shawbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shawbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Shawbridge families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shawbridge's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shawbridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawbridge 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 242 census records available for the last name Shawbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawbridge 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Shawbridge. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shawbridge. For the veterans among your Shawbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawbridge lifespan?

Average Shawbridge life expectancy in 1984 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawbridge 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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