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Shwe Family History

Shwe Surname Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from shwe ‘gold(en)’. Compare Swe.

— Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shwe family from?

You can see how Shwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shwe family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shwe's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Shwe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwe 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 Shwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shwe. 100% of Shwe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Shwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Shwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwe 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Shwe. 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 89 military records available for the last name Shwe. For the veterans among your Shwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwe lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Shwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shwe in 1991 was 61, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwe 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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