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Shewey Family History

Shewey Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shewey family from?

You can see how Shewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shewey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Shewey families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shewey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shewey families in 1891.
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What did your Shewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shewey. 100% of Shewey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewey 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Shewey. 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 172 military records available for the last name Shewey. For the veterans among your Shewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shewey in 1958 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewey 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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