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Shvey Family History

Shvey 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: Sovey, Shuey, Shey, Sevey, Shen, Hey, Sheehy, Savel, Vey, Pavey

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Where is the Shvey family from?

You can see how Shvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shvey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shvey family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Shvey's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Shvey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shvey 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 Shvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shvey. 75% of Shvey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shvey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shvey were Farmer and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Shvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Shvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shvey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shvey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shvey. For the veterans among your Shvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shvey lifespan?

Average Shvey life expectancy in 1985 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shvey 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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