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Shway Family History

Shway 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: Shay, Hay, Shan, Say, Shah, Swan, Shaw, Shao, Sawa, Swamy

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Where is the Shway family from?

You can see how Shway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shway families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shway's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shway 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 78 census records available for the last name Shway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shway 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shway. 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 Shway. For the veterans among your Shway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shway lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Shway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shway in 1962 was 74, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shway 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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