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Shevelton Family History

Shevelton 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: Shelton, Stebelton, Heselton, Hazelton, Sheldon, Leverton, Whealton

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Where is the Shevelton family from?

You can see how Shevelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevelton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shevelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Shevelton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevelton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shevelton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Shevelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevelton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shevelton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shevelton. For the veterans among your Shevelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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