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Shovary Family History

Shovary 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: Savary, Sholar, Shover, Shovan, Shivar, Howard, Solar, Shore, Overy

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovary 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 10 census records available for the last name Shovary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovary 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shovary. 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 Shovary. For the veterans among your Shovary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovary lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Shovary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shovary in 1985 was 81, and 96 in 2002.

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