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Shawly Family History

Shawly 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: Shawley, Shawl, Hawley, Shaw, Sealy, Shatley, Scally, Shealy, Shanley

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Where is the Shawly family from?

You can see how Shawly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shawly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shawly families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shawly's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shawly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawly 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 200 census records available for the last name Shawly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawly 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shawly. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shawly. For the veterans among your Shawly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Shawly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shawly in 1964 was 68, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawly 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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