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Shevens Family History

Shevens 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: Stevens, Steven, Levens, Havens, Sebens, Lievens, Shives, Cheves

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Where is the Shevens family from?

You can see how Shevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shevens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shevens families living in Kent. This was about 42% of all the recorded Shevens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Shevens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevens 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 132 census records available for the last name Shevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevens 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 Shevens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shevens. For the veterans among your Shevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevens lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevens 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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