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Showlund Family History

Showlund 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: Skoglund, Hoglund, Howland, Holland, Rowland, Hoyland, Dowland

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Showlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showlund 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Showlund. 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 5 military records available for the last name Showlund. For the veterans among your Showlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showlund lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Showlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Showlund in 1965 was 75, and 62 in 1990.

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