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Shver Family History

Shver 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: Sever, Shier, Suver, Shaer, Shaver, Shover, Sher, Saver, Shiver

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Where is the Shver family from?

You can see how Shver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shver family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shver families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shver's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Shver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shver 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shver. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shver. For the veterans among your Shver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shver lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Shver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shver in 1987 was 64, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shver 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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