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Shewet Family History

Shewet 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: Shewey, Sweet, Shere, Sherer, Skewes, Showen, Shew, Sheler, Sheen

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Where is the Shewet family from?

You can see how Shewet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Shewet families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1861. In 1840 there was 1 Shewet family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shewet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shewet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewet 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 25 census records available for the last name Shewet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewet 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shewet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Shewet. For the veterans among your Shewet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewet lifespan?

Average Shewet life expectancy in 1977 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewet 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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