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Shafenberg Family History

Shafenberg 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: Scharfenberg, Schnakenberg, Schoenberg, Stenberg, Steenberg

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Where is the Shafenberg family from?

You can see how Shafenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shafenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shafenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shafenberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shafenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shafenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shafenberg 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 154 census records available for the last name Shafenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafenberg 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shafenberg. 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 46 military records available for the last name Shafenberg. For the veterans among your Shafenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafenberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shafenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shafenberg in 1960 was 66, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shafenberg 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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