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Shewe Family History

Shewe 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: Shere, Shew, Schewe, Shewey, Stowe, Chew, Shen, Shaw, Loewe, Shore

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Where is the Shewe family from?

You can see how Shewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Shewe family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewe's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Shewe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewe 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 294 census records available for the last name Shewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewe 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shewe. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shewe. For the veterans among your Shewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Shewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shewe in 1963 was 82, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewe 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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