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Shawin Family History

Shawin 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: Shain, Shawn, Shahin, Sawin, Hain, Shan, Sabin, Spain, Shaw, Savin

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Where is the Shawin family from?

You can see how Shawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shawin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Shawin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shawin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawin 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 131 census records available for the last name Shawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Shawin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shawin. For the veterans among your Shawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Shawin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shawin in 1968 was 74, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawin 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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