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Shawnee Family History

Shawnee 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: Shane, Shaner, Shawver, Shanes, Shawn, Shawley, Shaklee, Shayne

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Where is the Shawnee family from?

You can see how Shawnee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawnee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shawnee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Shawnee families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Shawnee's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shawnee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawnee 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 Shawnee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shawnee. 100% of Shawnee men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shawnee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shawnee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawnee 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shawnee. 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 597 military records available for the last name Shawnee. For the veterans among your Shawnee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawnee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Shawnee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shawnee in 1963 was 87, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shawnee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawnee 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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