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Shewa Family History

Shewa 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: Shera, Shea, Shew, Shema, Chew, Shen, Shaw, Shima, Seda, Sawa

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Where is the Shewa family from?

You can see how Shewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shewa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Shewa family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewa's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shewa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewa 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 66 census records available for the last name Shewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewa 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shewa. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shewa. For the veterans among your Shewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewa lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Shewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shewa in 1998 was 51, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewa 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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