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Shafft Family History

Shafft 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: Shaft, Shaff, Sheaff, Haft, Sheff, Schaff, Staff, Scaff, Shafi, Haff

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Where is the Shafft family from?

You can see how Shafft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shafft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shafft families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shafft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shafft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shafft 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 96 census records available for the last name Shafft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafft 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shafft. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shafft. For the veterans among your Shafft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafft lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Shafft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shafft in 1970 was 96, and 78 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shafft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shafft 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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