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Shovah Family History

Shovah 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: Shovan, Shah, Shoaf, Sholar, Shove, Shover, Shoda, Hovan, Slovak

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Where is the Shovah family from?

You can see how Shovah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Shovah families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shovah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shovah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovah 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 Shovah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dresser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shovah. 50% of Shovah men worked as a Dresser. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dresser
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Shovah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Shovah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovah 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shovah. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shovah. For the veterans among your Shovah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovah lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shovah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shovah in 1971 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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