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Shevlan Family History

Shevlan 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: Shevlin, Sherman, Shean, Selan, Phelan, Sheehan, Sheeran, Whelan

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Where is the Shevlan family from?

You can see how Shevlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevlan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shevlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shevlan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevlan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shevlan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Shevlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevlan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shevlan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shevlan. For the veterans among your Shevlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevlan lifespan?

Average Shevlan life expectancy in 1990 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevlan 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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