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Shrward Family History

Shrward 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: Sheward, Seward, Howard, Sherrard, Dorward, Sheard, Shumard, Forward

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Where is the Shrward family from?

You can see how Shrward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shrward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shrward families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrward's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Shrward families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Shrward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrward 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shrward. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shrward. For the veterans among your Shrward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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