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Shawles Family History

Shawles 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: Shales, Shawley, Shawler, Charles, Sales, Hawley, Scales, Hailes

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Where is the Shawles family from?

You can see how Shawles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shawles families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shawles family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawles's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shawles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawles 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 85 census records available for the last name Shawles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawles 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shawles. 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 28 military records available for the last name Shawles. For the veterans among your Shawles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Shawles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shawles in 1965 was 75, and 59 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawles 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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