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Shavit Family History

Shavit 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, Shahid, Sharif, Slavik, Shafi, Shaver, Shakir, Shaft

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Where is the Shavit family from?

You can see how Shavit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shavit families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shavit family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shavit's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shavit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavit 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 21 census records available for the last name Shavit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavit 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Shavit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shavit. For the veterans among your Shavit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavit lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Shavit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shavit in 1971 was 82, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavit 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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