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Shwery Family History

Shwery 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: Schwery, Sheehy, Seery, Lowery, Sherry, Shier, Shaer, Shera, Chery

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Where is the Shwery family from?

You can see how Shwery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwery family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shwery families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwery's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shwery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwery 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 77 census records available for the last name Shwery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwery 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shwery. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shwery. For the veterans among your Shwery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwery lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Shwery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shwery in 1981 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shwery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwery 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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