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Shavalier Family History

Shavalier 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: Chevalier, Cavalier, Cavaliere, Shaver, Charlier, Shaler, Cavalieri

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Where is the Shavalier family from?

You can see how Shavalier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavalier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shavalier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Shavalier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shavalier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shavalier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavalier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shavalier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shavalier. 100% of Shavalier men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shavalier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Shavalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavalier 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Shavalier. 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 80 military records available for the last name Shavalier. For the veterans among your Shavalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavalier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shavalier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shavalier in 1963 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shavalier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavalier 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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