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Shaffroth Family History

Shaffroth 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: Paffrath, Stafford, Gamroth, Schaffert, Spafford, Sharrow, Shamrock

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Where is the Shaffroth family from?

You can see how Shaffroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffroth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaffroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shaffroth family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffroth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shaffroth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffroth 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 138 census records available for the last name Shaffroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffroth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shaffroth. 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 61 military records available for the last name Shaffroth. For the veterans among your Shaffroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffroth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Shaffroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shaffroth in 1972 was 67, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffroth 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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