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Shevlowitz Family History

Shevlowitz 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: Smilowitz, Horowitz, Berkowitz, Leibowitz, Shevlin, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Shevlowitz family from?

You can see how Shevlowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevlowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shevlowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevlowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shevlowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Shevlowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevlowitz 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Shevlowitz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shevlowitz. For the veterans among your Shevlowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevlowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Shevlowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shevlowitz in 1963 was 77, and 63 in 1994.

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