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Shavelson Family History

Shavelson 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: Samelson, Harelson, Hazelton, Sheldon, Shelton, Samuelson, Stevenson

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Where is the Shavelson family from?

You can see how Shavelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Shavelson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shavelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shavelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavelson 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 Shavelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pharmacist
    60%
  • Medical Doctor
    40%

What Shavelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Shavelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavelson 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Shavelson. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shavelson. For the veterans among your Shavelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavelson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shavelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shavelson in 1964 was 87, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavelson 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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