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Shaweross Family History

Shaweross 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: Shallcross, Showers, Shapero, Shavers, Stavros, Schweiss, Shaer

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Where is the Shaweross family from?

You can see how Shaweross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaweross family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shaweross families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Shaweross families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shaweross's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shaweross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaweross 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 Shaweross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaweross. 100% of Shaweross women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Shaweross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaweross 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Shaweross. 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 Shaweross. For the veterans among your Shaweross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaweross lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaweross

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