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Shavin Family History

Shavin 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: Savin, Slavin, Shain, Shahin, Gavin, Hain, Shan, Sabin, Spain, Lavin

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Where is the Shavin family from?

You can see how Shavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shavin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shavin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shavin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shavin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavin 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 Shavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shavin. 100% of Shavin men worked as a Cabinet Manufacturer and 100% of Shavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Manufacturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shavin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Shavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavin 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Shavin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shavin. For the veterans among your Shavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shavin in 1962 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavin 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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