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Shovestull Family History

Shovestull 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: Shoffstall, Shortell, Showell, Schoffstall, Shortall, Stockstill

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Where is the Shovestull family from?

You can see how Shovestull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovestull family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shovestull families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shovestull's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shovestull families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Shovestull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovestull 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 Shovestull. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shovestull. For the veterans among your Shovestull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovestull lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Shovestull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shovestull in 1970 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovestull 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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