Shewis Family History

Shewis 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: Lewis, Schepis, Chevis, Shein, Clewis, Heis, Skewes, Shukis, Sherwin, Shew

43	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
20	Immigration Records
24	Census and Voter Lists
413	Member Trees

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Where is the Shewis family from?

You can see how Shewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shewis family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shewis families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewis 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 Record

There are 24 census records available for the last name Shewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Shewis. 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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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Shewis. For the veterans among your Shewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewis lifespan?

Shewis Family History

Shewis Surname Meaning

502 record(s) for Shewis

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Passenger List

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Shewis Surname Meaning

502 record(s) for Shewis

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Where is the Shewis family from?

What Shewis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shewis family history

What is the average Shewis lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shewis family tree

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