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Shovey Family History

Shovey 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: Shove, Sovey, Shorey, Shover, Hovey, Shore, Hove, Slowey, Hover

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Where is the Shovey family from?

You can see how Shovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shovey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shovey family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shovey's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Shovey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovey 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 229 census records available for the last name Shovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shovey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shovey. For the veterans among your Shovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Shovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shovey in 1962 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shovey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovey 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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