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Shaffery Family History

Shaffery 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, Saffer, Schaffer, Haffer, Chaffey, Shafter

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Where is the Shaffery family from?

You can see how Shaffery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffery family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaffery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Shaffery families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffery's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shaffery families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shaffery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaffery. 100% of Shaffery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shaffery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Shaffery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffery 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shaffery. 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 112 military records available for the last name Shaffery. For the veterans among your Shaffery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Shaffery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shaffery in 1965 was 28, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaffery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffery 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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