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Shavie Family History

Shavie 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: Shave, Savin, Savoie, Stave, Slavin, Shahid, Sharif, Shade, Slavik

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Where is the Shavie family from?

You can see how Shavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shavie families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Shavie families living in Banffshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shavie's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Shavie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavie 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 110 census records available for the last name Shavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shavie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shavie. For the veterans among your Shavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavie lifespan?

Average Shavie life expectancy in 1978 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavie 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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