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Shavens Family History

Shavens 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: Havens, Slavens, Shavers, Chaves, Stevens, Shaver, Staves, Haven

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Where is the Shavens family from?

You can see how Shavens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shavens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shavens families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Shavens's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Shavens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavens 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 Shavens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Shavens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Shavens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shavens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shavens. For the veterans among your Shavens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavens lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Shavens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shavens in 1979 was 71, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shavens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavens 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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