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Shewchuck Family History

Shewchuck 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: Shewchuk, Shevchuk, Schuck, Sawchuk, Shefchik, Shedlock, Schmuck

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

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Shewchuck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewchuck 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Shewchuck. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Shewchuck. For the veterans among your Shewchuck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewchuck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shewchuck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shewchuck in 1963 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

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