This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shawkins family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shawkins Family History

Shawkins 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: Hawkins, Shatkin, Harkins, Haskins, Dawkins, Hankins, Hankin, Haskin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shawkins family from?

You can see how Shawkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawkins family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shawkins family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawkins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shawkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shawkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Shawkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawkins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shawkins

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Shawkins. 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.

View all Shawkins immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Shawkins. For the veterans among your Shawkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shawkins military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shawkins family history

Discover More

What is the average Shawkins lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Shawkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shawkins in 1985 was 69, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shawkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawkins 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shawkins family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial