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Shawie Family History

Shawie 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: Shaw, Shahid, Sharif, Shade, Shane, Shafi, Shakir, Shaia, Shain

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Where is the Shawie family from?

You can see how Shawie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Shawie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Shawie families living in Orkney. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shawie's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Shawie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawie 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 25 census records available for the last name Shawie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shawie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shawie. For the veterans among your Shawie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawie lifespan?

Average Shawie life expectancy in 1994 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawie 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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