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Shivin Family History

Shivin 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: Savin, Slavin, Shin, Servin, Shinn, Shein, Shevlin, Shifrin, Boivin

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Where is the Shivin family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Shivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shivin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shivin. For the veterans among your Shivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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