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Shawman Family History

Shawman 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: Showman, Shewman, Sharman, Shawhan, Harman, Hayman, Salman, Sherman

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Where is the Shawman family from?

You can see how Shawman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shawman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shawman families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shawman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shawman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawman 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 Shawman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shawman. 100% of Shawman 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%

What Shawman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Shawman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shawman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Shawman. For the veterans among your Shawman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Shawman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shawman in 1969 was 52, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shawman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawman 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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