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Shaffstall Family History

Shaffstall 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: Shoffstall, Schoffstall, Saffell, Shortall, Hadsall, Halsall

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Where is the Shaffstall family from?

You can see how Shaffstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffstall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaffstall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Shaffstall families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Shaffstall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shaffstall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffstall 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 Shaffstall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaffstall. 36% of Shaffstall men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

What Shaffstall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaffstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffstall 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shaffstall. 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 280 military records available for the last name Shaffstall. For the veterans among your Shaffstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffstall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shaffstall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shaffstall in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffstall 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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