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Shaffold Family History

Shaffold 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: Saffold, Stafford, Spafford, Safford, Swafford, Hafford, Harold

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Where is the Shaffold family from?

You can see how Shaffold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaffold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shaffold family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shaffold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffold 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 52 census records available for the last name Shaffold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffold 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 Shaffold. 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 Shaffold. For the veterans among your Shaffold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffold lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Shaffold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shaffold in 1996 was 75, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffold 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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