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Shevenson Family History

Shevenson 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: Stevenson, Steenson, Severson, Svenson, Steveson, Evenson, Levenson

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Where is the Shevenson family from?

You can see how Shevenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevenson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Shevenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shevenson families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevenson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shevenson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Shevenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevenson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shevenson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shevenson. For the veterans among your Shevenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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