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Shawker Family History

Shawker 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: Hawker, Shawver, Shaker, Shanker, Shawler, Hacker, Harker, Shankar

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Where is the Shawker family from?

You can see how Shawker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shawker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Shawker family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawker's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Shawker families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawker 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 Shawker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shawker. 100% of Shawker men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Shawker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Shawker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawker 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 Shawker. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shawker. For the veterans among your Shawker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shawker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shawker in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shawker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawker 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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