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Shaeff Family History

Shaeff Surname 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: Sheff, Shaff, Sharff, Shroff, Sharaf, Sheaff, Stauff, Scarff, Sharif

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Where is the Shaeff family from?

You can see how Shaeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaeff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaeff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shaeff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaeff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaeff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Shaeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaeff 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shaeff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Shaeff. For the veterans among your Shaeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaeff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Shaeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shaeff in 1972 was 72, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaeff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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