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Shovlain Family History

Shovlain 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: Shovlin, Shevlin, Shovan, Holan, Havlin, Solan, Sholar, Hovland

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Where is the Shovlain family from?

You can see how Shovlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovlain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shovlain families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shovlain's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shovlain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovlain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shovlain ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shovlain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Shovlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovlain 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shovlain. 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 47 military records available for the last name Shovlain. For the veterans among your Shovlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovlain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shovlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shovlain in 1964 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shovlain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shovlain 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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