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Shalewitz Family History

Shalewitz 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: Smilowitz, Malwitz, Hewitt, Fleitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Seitz, Steitz

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Shalewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalewitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shalewitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shalewitz. For the veterans among your Shalewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalewitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Shalewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shalewitz in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 1997.

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