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Shewan Family History

Shewan Surname Meaning

See Sawin and compare Donald Schewaneson 1431 in Family of Rose of Kilravock.

Also, consider John Schewynsoun who was a witness in Dundrennan 1545, as referenced in Laing Charters.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shewan family from?

You can see how Shewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shewan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 45 Shewan families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Shewan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shewan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewan 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 Shewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shewan. 83% of Shewan 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
    83%
  • Childrens Nurse
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shewan. 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 441 military records available for the last name Shewan. For the veterans among your Shewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shewan in 1964 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewan 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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