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Shavlin Family History

Shavlin 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: Havlin, Shevlin, Shovlin, Savin, Chaplin, Slavin, Hallin, Hamlin

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Where is the Shavlin family from?

You can see how Shavlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shavlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shavlin families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shavlin family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shavlin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Shavlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shavlin 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 176 census records available for the last name Shavlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shavlin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shavlin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shavlin. For the veterans among your Shavlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shavlin lifespan?

Average Shavlin life expectancy in 1977 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shavlin 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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