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Shewett Family History

Shewett 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: Hewett, Hewitt, Blewett, Jewett, Swett, Hewlett, Sterett, Sheetz

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Where is the Shewett family from?

You can see how Shewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shewett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shewett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shewett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewett 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 72 census records available for the last name Shewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shewett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shewett. For the veterans among your Shewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewett lifespan?

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