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Shovelain Family History

Shovelain 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, Chatelain, Shevlin, Swoveland, Shovan, Hoveland, Severin

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Where is the Shovelain family from?

You can see how Shovelain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovelain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shovelain family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shovelain's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shovelain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovelain 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 Shovelain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shovelain. 100% of Shovelain men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shovelain women worked as a House Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Shovelain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Shovelain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovelain 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 Shovelain. 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 Shovelain. For the veterans among your Shovelain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovelain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Shovelain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shovelain in 1974 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shovelain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovelain 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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