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Shewry Family History

Shewry Surname Meaning

variant of Shorey.

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


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Where is the Shewry family from?

You can see how Shewry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shewry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shewry families living in Wiltshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Shewry's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Shewry families in 1891.
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What did your Shewry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shewry. 50% of Shewry men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Shewry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shewry were House Painter Paper Hanger and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • House Painter Paper Hanger
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Shewry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shewry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewry 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Shewry. 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 149 military records available for the last name Shewry. For the veterans among your Shewry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Shewry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shewry in 1966 was 54, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewry 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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