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Shawchuk Family History

Shawchuk 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: Sawchuk, Shewchuk, Shevchuk, Krawchuk, Marchuk, Tkachuk, Shefchik

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Where is the Shawchuk family from?

You can see how Shawchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shawchuk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Shawchuk families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shawchuk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shawchuk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawchuk 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 212 census records available for the last name Shawchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawchuk 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shawchuk. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shawchuk. For the veterans among your Shawchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawchuk lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Shawchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shawchuk in 1985 was 64, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawchuk 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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