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Shaf Family History

Shaf 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: Shan, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Shad, Sham, Sha, Shoaf, Shafi, Shaft

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Where is the Shaf family from?

You can see how Shaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shaf family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaf's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shaf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaf 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 226 census records available for the last name Shaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaf 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shaf. 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 33 military records available for the last name Shaf. For the veterans among your Shaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaf lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Shaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shaf in 1988 was 78, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaf 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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