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Shewczow Family History

Shewczow 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: Sherrow, Szewczyk, Shewchuk, Hector, Herzog, Sheldon, Shenoy, Shadow

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Shewczow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewczow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shewczow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shewczow. For the veterans among your Shewczow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewczow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Shewczow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shewczow in 1979 was 62, and 64 in 1991.

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