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Shevchenko Family History

Shevchenko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: patronymic from shvets (shevtsa in genitive) ‘shoemaker’ formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.

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


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Where is the Shevchenko family from?

You can see how Shevchenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevchenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shevchenko families living in North Dakota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shevchenko's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Shevchenko families in 1920.
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What did your Shevchenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shevchenko. 100% of Shevchenko men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Shevchenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevchenko 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Shevchenko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 316 military records available for the last name Shevchenko. For the veterans among your Shevchenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevchenko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shevchenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shevchenko in 1962 was 34, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevchenko 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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