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Shawford Family History

Shawford 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: Stafford, Shuford, Harford, Stanford, Crawford, Hanford, Halford

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Where is the Shawford family from?

You can see how Shawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shawford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Shawford families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Shawford's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Shawford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawford 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 88 census records available for the last name Shawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shawford. 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 Shawford. For the veterans among your Shawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawford 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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