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Shevill Family History

Shevill Surname Meaning

variant of Sheffield.

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


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Where is the Shevill family from?

You can see how Shevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shevill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Shevill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Shevill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shevill families in 1891.
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What did your Shevill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Slater Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shevill. 100% of Shevill men worked as a Slater Retired and 95% of Shevill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Slater Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Shevill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevill 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Shevill. 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 112 military records available for the last name Shevill. For the veterans among your Shevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Shevill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shevill in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevill 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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