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Shwiff Family History

Shwiff 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: Shiff, Shroff, Stiff, Schiff, Sheaff, Sheff, Swift, Skiff, Siff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwiff 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 23 census records available for the last name Shwiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwiff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shwiff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shwiff. For the veterans among your Shwiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwiff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shwiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shwiff in 1966 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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