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Shevsky Family History

Shevsky 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: Shumsky, Chesky, Shinsky, Shasky, Shetty, Sheehy, Shenoy, Sheikh

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Where is the Shevsky family from?

You can see how Shevsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shevsky family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shevsky's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Shevsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shevsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shevsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevsky 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shevsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shevsky. For the veterans among your Shevsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Shevsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shevsky in 1972 was 86, and 85 in 1990.

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