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Shearwin Family History

Shearwin 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: Sherwin, Shearin, Sherrin, Harwin, Shearman, Sherlin, Spearin

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Where is the Shearwin family from?

You can see how Shearwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearwin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Shearwin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shearwin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shearwin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Shearwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearwin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shearwin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shearwin. For the veterans among your Shearwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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