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Shovel Family History

Shovel Surname Meaning

see Shovell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shovel family from?

You can see how Shovel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shovel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Shovel families living in Cornwall. This was about 88% of all the recorded Shovel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Shovel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovel 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 Shovel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shovel. 100% of Shovel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shovel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovel 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Shovel. 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 419 military records available for the last name Shovel. For the veterans among your Shovel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Shovel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shovel in 1970 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shovel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovel 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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