Researching Ted Shawn
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 5 people with the Shawn surname? In that year Shawn was ranked number 3574 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Ted means "Form of THEODORE. Divine Gift" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Ted Shawn on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ted Shawn and the Shawn Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Shawn Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Shawn family tree.
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Shawn Genealogy Databases
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Shawn Forums
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Some Famous People called Ted Shawn
Ted Shawn
Ted Shawn (born Edwin Myers Shawn; 21 October 1891 – 9 January 1972) was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance. Along with creating the Denishawn School with former wife Ruth St. Denis he was also responsible for the creation of the well-known all-male company Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers. With his innovative ideas of masculine movement, he was one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of his day. He was also the founder and creator of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, and "was knighted by the King of Denmark for his efforts on behalf of the Royal Danish Ballet."
Source: Ted Shawn, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Shawn
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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