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Shedwin Family History

Shedwin 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: Sherwin, Edwin, Hedin, Sherrin, Shedden, Shein, Shevlin, Hadwin

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Where is the Shedwin family from?

You can see how Shedwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedwin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shedwin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shedwin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shedwin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shedwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shedwin. 100% of Shedwin 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 59 census records available for the last name Shedwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedwin 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 Shedwin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shedwin. For the veterans among your Shedwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedwin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shedwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shedwin in 1964 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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