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Shaffert Family History

Shaffert 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: Schaffert, Shaffer, Saffer, Schaffer, Haffer, Hoffert, Shafter

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Where is the Shaffert family from?

You can see how Shaffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shaffert family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shaffert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffert 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 178 census records available for the last name Shaffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffert 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shaffert. 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 Shaffert. For the veterans among your Shaffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffert lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Shaffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shaffert in 1974 was 93, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffert 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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