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Shevalier Family History

Shevalier 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: Chevalier, Chevallier, Shearer, Sheckler, Shelander, Sheffler

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Where is the Shevalier family from?

You can see how Shevalier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevalier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shevalier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Shevalier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevalier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shevalier families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevalier 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 Shevalier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paymaster and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shevalier. 100% of Shevalier men worked as a Paymaster and 100% of Shevalier women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Paymaster
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shevalier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Shevalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevalier 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shevalier. 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 68 military records available for the last name Shevalier. For the veterans among your Shevalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevalier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shevalier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shevalier in 1963 was 47, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shevalier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevalier 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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