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Shovan Family History

Shovan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chauvin.

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


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Where is the Shovan family from?

You can see how Shovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shovan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Shovan families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shovan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shovan families in 1911.
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What did your Shovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shovan. 38% of Shovan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shovan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shovan were Farmer and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Shovan. 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 187 military records available for the last name Shovan. For the veterans among your Shovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shovan in 1954 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovan 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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