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Shawana Family History

Shawana 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: Sawada, Shahan, Shaban, Sawaya, Dhawan, Khawaja, Chavana, Shawn

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Where is the Shawana family from?

You can see how Shawana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawana family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Shawana families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawana's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shawana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shawana ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shawana. 82% of Shawana men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Labourer
    19%

What Shawana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Shawana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawana 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shawana. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shawana. For the veterans among your Shawana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawana lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Shawana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shawana in 1974 was 83, and 67 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shawana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawana 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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