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Shavanaugh Family History

Shavanaugh 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: Cavanaugh, Kavanaugh, Kavanagh, Sharbaugh, Shambaugh, Cavanagh

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Where is the Shavanaugh family from?

You can see how Shavanaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavanaugh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shavanaugh families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Shavanaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shavanaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavanaugh 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 77 census records available for the last name Shavanaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavanaugh 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 Shavanaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shavanaugh. For the veterans among your Shavanaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavanaugh lifespan?

Average Shavanaugh life expectancy in 1977 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavanaugh 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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