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Shovick Family History

Shovick 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: Slovick, Hovick, Lovick, Shock, Howick, Honick, Novick, Hosick

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Where is the Shovick family from?

You can see how Shovick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shovick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shovick family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shovick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shovick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shovick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shovick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Shovick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shovick 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shovick. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shovick. For the veterans among your Shovick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shovick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shovick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shovick in 1960 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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