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Shwar Family History

Shwar 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: Shear, Shan, Shah, Haar, Swan, Seward, Shaw, Schaar, Saar, Shao

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Where is the Shwar family from?

You can see how Shwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwar family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Shwar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shwar families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Shwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shwar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shwar. For the veterans among your Shwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwar 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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