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Shovlin Family History

Shovlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shevlin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shovlin family from?

You can see how Shovlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shovlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Shovlin families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Shovlin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shovlin families in 1891.
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What did your Shovlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shovlin. 100% of Shovlin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Shovlin 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shovlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shovlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovlin 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Shovlin. 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 735 military records available for the last name Shovlin. For the veterans among your Shovlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shovlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shovlin in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovlin 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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