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Shaffler Family History

Shaffler 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: Sheffler, Shaffer, Schaffler, Shuffler, Shaffner, Shiffler, Schiffler

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Where is the Shaffler family from?

You can see how Shaffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shaffler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaffler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffler 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 Shaffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaffler. 100% of Shaffler women worked as a None.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Shaffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Shaffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shaffler. 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 51 military records available for the last name Shaffler. For the veterans among your Shaffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Shaffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shaffler in 1969 was 68, and 80 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaffler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffler 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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