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Shawgo Family History

Shawgo Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shawgo family from?

You can see how Shawgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawgo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shawgo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Shawgo families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawgo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shawgo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawgo 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 Shawgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shawgo. 20% of Shawgo men worked as a Truck Driver and 57% of Shawgo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shawgo were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    57%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shawgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawgo 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shawgo. 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 388 military records available for the last name Shawgo. For the veterans among your Shawgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawgo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shawgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shawgo in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawgo 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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