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Showve Family History

Showve 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, Stowe, Shore, Howe, Hove, Shreve, Shoe, Soave, Howle, Shone

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Where is the Showve family from?

You can see how Showve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showve family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Showve families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Showve's in USA. New York had the highest population of Showve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showve 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 28 census records available for the last name Showve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showve 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Showve. 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 24 military records available for the last name Showve. For the veterans among your Showve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showve lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Showve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Showve in 1970 was 69, and 76 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showve 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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