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Shovein Family History

Shovein 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: Shovlin, Shein, Shevlin, Shove, Slovin, Shover, Showen, Shovan, Shoen

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Where is the Shovein family from?

You can see how Shovein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shovein family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shovein's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shovein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shovein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shovein. 100% of Shovein women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Shovein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Shovein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovein 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shovein. 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 45 military records available for the last name Shovein. For the veterans among your Shovein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shovein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shovein in 1962 was 70, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shovein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovein 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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