Shewey Family History

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Shewey Name Meaning

Origin unidentified.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sherfey, Sherfy, Sheffey, Shelby, Shetley, Dewey, Shely, Howey

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Shewey Family Origin

Where is the Shewey family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Shewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shewey families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Shewey families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shewey's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shewey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Shewey Family Occupations

    What did your Shewey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Agriculture and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Shewey. The most common Shewey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 44% of Shewey's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Shewey family was Keeping House.

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    • Farmer

      44%

    • Agriculture

      6%

    • Farming

      6%

    • Keeping House

      6%

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

    Shewey Historical Records

    What Shewey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Shewey. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shewey. For the veterans among your Shewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Shewey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Shewey lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shewey in 1958 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shewey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shewey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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