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Shovlin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Shevlin .

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


Similar surnames: Shevlin, Slovin, Hollin, Havlin, Sherlin, Solie, Hovden, Selin

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Where is the Shovlin family from?

You can see how Shovlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shovlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Shovlin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Shovlin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shovlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shovlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shovlin. 55% of Shovlin men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Shovlin women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shovlin were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    55%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shovlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovlin 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Shovlin. 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 735 military records available for the last name Shovlin. For the veterans among your Shovlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shovlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shovlin in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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