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Shoveland Family History

Shoveland 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: Swoveland, Hoveland, Loveland, Hovland, Hogeland, Holland, Cleveland

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Where is the Shoveland family from?

You can see how Shoveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoveland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shoveland family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shoveland's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Shoveland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Shoveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoveland 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shoveland. 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 82 military records available for the last name Shoveland. For the veterans among your Shoveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoveland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoveland

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