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Shav Family History

Shav Surname 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: Shan, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Shad, Sham, Sha, Shave, Shay, Han

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Where is the Shav family from?

You can see how Shav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shav family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shav families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Shav families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Shav's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Shav families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shav surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Shav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shav 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shav. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Shav. For the veterans among your Shav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shav lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shav 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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