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Shawano Family History

Shawano Name 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: Shahan, Shaban, Dhawan, Kawano, Samano, Sparano, Scarano, Staiano

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Where is the Shawano family from?

You can see how Shawano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shawano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shawano families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawano's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shawano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shawano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shawano. 100% of Shawano men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Shawano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawano 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shawano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Shawano. For the veterans among your Shawano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawano lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Shawano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shawano in 1980 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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