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Shewster Family History

Shewster 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: Chester, Brewster, Shuster, Hester, Shecter, Sester, Heaster

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Where is the Shewster family from?

You can see how Shewster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Shewster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Shewster family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewster's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shewster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Shewster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shewster. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shewster. For the veterans among your Shewster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewster 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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