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Shevlian Family History

Shevlian 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: Shevlin, Shellman, Shelman, Sherlin, Shovlin, Sheldon, Selman, Helin

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Where is the Shevlian family from?

You can see how Shevlian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevlian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shevlian family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shevlian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shevlian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevlian 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 25 census records available for the last name Shevlian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevlian 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shevlian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shevlian. For the veterans among your Shevlian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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