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Shev Family History

Shev 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: Shen, Shea, Shew, Sher, Shek, Shey, Sheu, Shed, Shi, He

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Where is the Shev family from?

You can see how Shev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shev family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shev families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shev family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shev's in USA. California had the highest population of Shev families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shev surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shev ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Shev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shev 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shev. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shev. For the veterans among your Shev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shev lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Shev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shev in 1962 was 86, and 85 in 1999.

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