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Shevell Family History

Shevell 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: Shewell, Sewell, Shell, Showell, Shively, Levell, Revell, Sherrell

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Where is the Shevell family from?

You can see how Shevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shevell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Shevell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevell 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 Shevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shevell. 50% of Shevell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shevell 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shevell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Shevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevell 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Shevell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shevell. For the veterans among your Shevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shevell in 1966 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevell 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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