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Shyvers Family History

Shyvers 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: Shivers, Shavers, Syers, Stivers, Shaver, Sayers, Lyvers, Shives

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shyvers 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 Shyvers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shyvers. 100% of Shyvers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Shyvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyvers 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Shyvers. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shyvers. For the veterans among your Shyvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyvers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Shyvers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shyvers in 1952 was 43, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyvers 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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