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Shavell Family History

Shavell 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: Savell, Savel, Savelli, Havel, Shadwell, Shell, Harvell, Savela

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Where is the Shavell family from?

You can see how Shavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shavell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shavell families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shavell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shavell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavell 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 Shavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shavell. 60% of Shavell men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Drugs
    40%

What Shavell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Shavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Shavell. 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 75 military records available for the last name Shavell. For the veterans among your Shavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shavell in 1965 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shavell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavell 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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