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Shaffir Family History

Shaffir 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: Shafir, Shaffer, Saffer, Shafi, Schaffer, Shakir, Haffer, Chaffin

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Where is the Shaffir family from?

You can see how Shaffir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaffir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shaffir families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shaffir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shaffir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffir 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 124 census records available for the last name Shaffir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffir 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shaffir. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shaffir. For the veterans among your Shaffir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffir lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Shaffir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shaffir in 1980 was 85, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffir 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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