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Shevett Family History

Shevett 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: Sievert, Sterett, Evett, Sheetz, Sheets, Trevett, Levett, Severt

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Where is the Shevett family from?

You can see how Shevett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shevett families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Shevett family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shevett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Shevett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shevett. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shevett. For the veterans among your Shevett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shevett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shevett in 1968 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevett 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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