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Shevlin Family History

Shevlin Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Seibhleáin ‘descendant of Seibhleán’

a personal name possibly derived from a diminutive of siabhal ‘fast-moving’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shevlin family from?

You can see how Shevlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shevlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Shevlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shevlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shevlin families in 1891.
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What did your Shevlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shevlin. 45% of Shevlin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Shevlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Dock Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Shevlin. 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 Shevlin. For the veterans among your Shevlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevlin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shevlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shevlin in 1957 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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