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Shively Family History

Shively Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Schäubli(n) or Scheuble (see Schauble) a nickname for a thin or scrawny person from Middle High German shoup ‘(straw) bundle wisp’.

The term combines the idea of a slender figure with cultural and linguistic influences, reflecting the evolution of language over time.

It highlights how names and nicknames can carry historical significance and connotations tied to physical appearances.

Additionally, the use of diminutive suffixes like -lein and -lin indicates a sense of familiarity or endearment.

This illustrates the complexity of language as it intertwines with personal identity and cultural heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shively family from?

You can see how Shively families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shively family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shively families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Shively families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shively's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shively families in 1891.
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What did your Shively ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shively. 18% of Shively men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Shively women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shively were Carpenter and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shively. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Shively. For the veterans among your Shively ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shively lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shively life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Shively in 1950 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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