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Shewmon Family History

Shewmon 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: Shewman, Sheldon, Sherman, Shenton, Shelton, Sermon, Hewson, Hermon

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Where is the Shewmon family from?

You can see how Shewmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewmon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shewmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shewmon family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewmon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shewmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewmon 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 193 census records available for the last name Shewmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewmon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shewmon. 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 69 military records available for the last name Shewmon. For the veterans among your Shewmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewmon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shewmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shewmon in 1968 was 86, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewmon 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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