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Shaffern Family History

Shaffern 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: Shaffer, Schaffert, Daffern, Saffer, Schaffer, Haffer, Shafter

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Shaffern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffern 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 Shaffern. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shaffern. For the veterans among your Shaffern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffern lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Shaffern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shaffern in 1979 was 75, and 86 in 1997.

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