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Shevlet Family History

Shevlet 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: Shelley, Sherley, Shevlin, Shepley, Sheler, Shepler, Shetley, Shiflet

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Shevlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevlet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shevlet. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Shevlet. For the veterans among your Shevlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevlet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Shevlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shevlet in 1974 was 66, and 91 in 1995.

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