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Showard Family History

Showard 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: Howard, Sheward, Soward, Seward, Coward, Howald, Sheard, Sogard

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Where is the Showard family from?

You can see how Showard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Showard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Showard families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Showard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Showard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showard 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Showard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Showard. 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 119 military records available for the last name Showard. For the veterans among your Showard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Showard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Showard in 1965 was 73, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showard 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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