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Shovell Family History

Shovell 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: Showell, Scovell, Hovell, Howell, Shortell, Shell, Thorell, Dovell

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Where is the Shovell family from?

You can see how Shovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Shovell families living in Cornwall. This was about 45% of all the recorded Shovell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Shovell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovell 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 Shovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shovell. 100% of Shovell men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Shovell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shovell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Shovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovell 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Shovell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shovell. For the veterans among your Shovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Shovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shovell in 1975 was 93, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovell 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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