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Shwedo Family History

Shwedo 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: Schwed, Szwed, Schweda, Sheedy, Shero, Shedd, Sweda, Szweda, Shed

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Where is the Shwedo family from?

You can see how Shwedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwedo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shwedo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwedo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shwedo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwedo 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 47 census records available for the last name Shwedo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwedo 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 Shwedo. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shwedo. For the veterans among your Shwedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwedo lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Shwedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shwedo in 1979 was 85, and 65 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shwedo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwedo 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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