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Shafero Family History

Shafero 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: Shafer, Shapero, Shaer, Hafer, Shaver, Shapiro, Shaler, Shaner, Shero

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Where is the Shafero family from?

You can see how Shafero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shafero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shafero families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shafero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shafero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shafero 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 59 census records available for the last name Shafero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafero 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shafero. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shafero. For the veterans among your Shafero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafero lifespan?

Average Shafero life expectancy in 1977 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shafero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shafero 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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