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Shevinsky Family History

Shevinsky 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: Selinsky, Slavinsky, Levinsky, Shinsky, Sieminski, Levitsky, Belinsky

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Where is the Shevinsky family from?

You can see how Shevinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Shevinsky families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shevinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shevinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shevinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shevinsky. 34% of Shevinsky men worked as a Shipping Clerk. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Coal Miner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Shevinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevinsky 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shevinsky. 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 Shevinsky. For the veterans among your Shevinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevinsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Shevinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shevinsky in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 1998.

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