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Shewchuk Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Szewczuk or Ukrainian and Jewish Shevchuk .

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


Similar surnames: Shevchuk, Sawchuk, Demchak, Krawchuk, Shewman, Shreck, Shock, Shuck

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Where is the Shewchuk family from?

You can see how Shewchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shewchuk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Shewchuk families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Shewchuk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shewchuk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewchuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shewchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shewchuk. 50% of Shewchuk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shewchuk women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shewchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewchuk 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Shewchuk. 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 314 military records available for the last name Shewchuk. For the veterans among your Shewchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewchuk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shewchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shewchuk in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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