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Shevills Family History

Shevills Surname Meaning

see Shevels.

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


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Where is the Shevills family from?

You can see how Shevills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevills family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Shevills families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevills's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shevills families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevills surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shevills ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shevills. 100% of Shevills 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Shevills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevills 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shevills. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shevills. For the veterans among your Shevills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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