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Shivelhood Family History

Shivelhood 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: Shield, Livergood, Hazelwood, Sherwood, Silverwood, Shively

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Where is the Shivelhood family from?

You can see how Shivelhood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivelhood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shivelhood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Shivelhood families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shivelhood's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shivelhood families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivelhood 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 165 census records available for the last name Shivelhood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivelhood 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shivelhood. 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 174 military records available for the last name Shivelhood. For the veterans among your Shivelhood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivelhood lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shivelhood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shivelhood in 1959 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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