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Sheveley Family History

Sheveley 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: Sheeley, Shiveley, Seeley, Wheeley, Shively, Shelley, Sherley

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Where is the Sheveley family from?

You can see how Sheveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheveley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sheveley family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sheveley's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Sheveley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheveley 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 37 census records available for the last name Sheveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheveley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sheveley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sheveley. For the veterans among your Sheveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheveley

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