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Shawley Family History

Shawley Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire): habitational name from Shrawley (Worcestershire) from Old English scræf ‘hollow hovel’ + lēah ‘open woodland’.

The -r- in the initial consonant cluster has been lost in the surname.

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


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Where is the Shawley family from?

You can see how Shawley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shawley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Shawley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Shawley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Shawley families in 1891.
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What did your Shawley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shawley. 100% of Shawley men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shawley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawley 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Shawley. 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 906 military records available for the last name Shawley. For the veterans among your Shawley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shawley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shawley in 1960 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawley 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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