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Showley Family History

Showley 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: Howley, Shawley, Sholley, Cowley, Hawley, Hooley, Shockley, Thorley

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Where is the Showley family from?

You can see how Showley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Showley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Showley families living in Kansas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Showley's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Showley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Showley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Showley. 58% of Showley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Showley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Showley were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Carpenter
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Showley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Showley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Showley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Showley. For the veterans among your Showley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Showley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Showley in 1965 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Showley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showley 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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