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Shawlis Family History

Shawlis 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: Shaulis, Salis, Sallis, Challis, Shales, Lawlis, Shamis, Shawley

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Where is the Shawlis family from?

You can see how Shawlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawlis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shawlis families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 13 Shawlis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawlis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shawlis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shawlis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shawlis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Shawlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawlis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shawlis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shawlis. For the veterans among your Shawlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawlis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shawlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shawlis in 1970 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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