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Sheva Family History

Sheva Name 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: Shera, Shea, Shema, Shen, Shima, Seda, Sliva, Sheng, Sera, Sena

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Where is the Sheva family from?

You can see how Sheva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheva family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sheva families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sheva's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sheva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheva 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 Sheva ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sheva ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Sheva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheva 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sheva. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Sheva. For the veterans among your Sheva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheva lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sheva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sheva in 1965 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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