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Showlater Family History

Showlater 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: Showalter, Holter, Shorter, Sholar, Holster, Slater, Hoelter

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showlater 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 19 census records available for the last name Showlater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showlater 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 Showlater. 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 5 military records available for the last name Showlater. For the veterans among your Showlater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showlater lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Showlater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Showlater in 1969 was 82, and 47 in 1974.

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