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Shawlee Family History

Shawlee 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: Shawley, Shaklee, Shawler, Hawley, Shatley, Shanley, Shaler, Shawver

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Where is the Shawlee family from?

You can see how Shawlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawlee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shawlee family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shawlee's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Shawlee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawlee 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 26 census records available for the last name Shawlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawlee 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shawlee. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shawlee. For the veterans among your Shawlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawlee lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Shawlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shawlee in 1987 was 61, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawlee 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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