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Shevlen Family History

Shevlen 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, Steven, Thelen, Sellen, Hellen, Shedden, Shelley, Seelen

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Where is the Shevlen family from?

You can see how Shevlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shevlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Shevlen family living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shevlen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shevlen families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Shevlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevlen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Shevlen. 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 Shevlen. For the veterans among your Shevlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevlen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Shevlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shevlen in 1972 was 75, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevlen 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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