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Shewitz Family History

Shewitz 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: Hewitt, Seitz, Steitz, Dewitz, Heitz, Sheetz, Hertz, Shetty, Beitz

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Where is the Shewitz family from?

You can see how Shewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shewitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shewitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewitz 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 127 census records available for the last name Shewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewitz 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shewitz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shewitz. For the veterans among your Shewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Shewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shewitz in 1965 was 88, and 67 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewitz 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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