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Shywitz Family History

Shywitz 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: Hewitt, Spitz, Schwetz, Sitz, Seitz, Steitz, Witz, Schlitz, Gerwitz

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Where is the Shywitz family from?

You can see how Shywitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shywitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shywitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shywitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shywitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shywitz 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 10 census records available for the last name Shywitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shywitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shywitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shywitz. For the veterans among your Shywitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shywitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Shywitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shywitz in 1973 was 78, and 89 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shywitz 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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