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Shaffette Family History

Shaffette 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: Shifflette, Schaffert, Charette, Shifflett, Chaffee, Sharrett

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Where is the Shaffette family from?

You can see how Shaffette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaffette family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffette's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Shaffette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffette 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 39 census records available for the last name Shaffette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffette 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shaffette. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shaffette. For the veterans among your Shaffette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffette lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Shaffette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shaffette in 1974 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffette 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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