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Shevel Family History

Shevel Surname Meaning

see Sheffield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shevel family from?

You can see how Shevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shevel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shevel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shevel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevel 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 Shevel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Shevel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Shevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Shevel. 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 57 military records available for the last name Shevel. For the veterans among your Shevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shevel in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shevel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevel 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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