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Shivetts Family History

Shivetts 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: Shives, Shivers, Privett, Shetty, Shields, Trivett, Shirts, Rivett

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Where is the Shivetts family from?

You can see how Shivetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivetts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shivetts family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shivetts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shivetts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivetts 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 39 census records available for the last name Shivetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivetts 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 Shivetts. 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 51 military records available for the last name Shivetts. For the veterans among your Shivetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivetts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shivetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shivetts in 1968 was 63, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivetts 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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