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Shaveland Family History

Shaveland 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: Haviland, Swoveland, Shapland, Haverland, Shankland, Hoveland

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Where is the Shaveland family from?

You can see how Shaveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaveland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shaveland families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaveland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shaveland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaveland 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 Shaveland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaveland. 100% of Shaveland women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shaveland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Shaveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaveland 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shaveland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shaveland. For the veterans among your Shaveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaveland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Shaveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shaveland in 1969 was 80, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaveland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaveland 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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