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Shewark Family History

Shewark 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: Sheward, Seward, Stewart, Sheard, Lewark, Newark, Shear, Shark

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Where is the Shewark family from?

You can see how Shewark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shewark family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewark's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shewark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewark 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 22 census records available for the last name Shewark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewark 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shewark. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shewark. For the veterans among your Shewark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewark lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Shewark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shewark in 1994 was 68, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shewark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewark 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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