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Shawiry Family History

Shawiry 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: Shakir, Shapiro, Shafir, Shapira, Shawley, Sharry, Hawley, Chantry

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Where is the Shawiry family from?

You can see how Shawiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawiry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shawiry family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawiry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shawiry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawiry 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 9 census records available for the last name Shawiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawiry 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shawiry. 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 Shawiry. For the veterans among your Shawiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawiry lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Shawiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shawiry in 1987 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawiry 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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