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Shiew Family History

Shiew 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: Shier, Shew, Shie, Shiel, Shieh, Shi, Chew, Shen, Shaw, Shima

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Where is the Shiew family from?

You can see how Shiew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shiew families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiew's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shiew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiew 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 135 census records available for the last name Shiew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiew 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shiew. 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 30 military records available for the last name Shiew. For the veterans among your Shiew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiew lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Shiew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shiew in 1967 was 55, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiew 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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