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Sheward Family History

Sheward Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Seward.

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


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Where is the Sheward family from?

You can see how Sheward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Sheward families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sheward's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheward families in 1911.
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What did your Sheward ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpet Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Sheward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheward 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Sheward. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheward. For the veterans among your Sheward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheward lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sheward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sheward in 1956 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheward 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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