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Shafley Family History

Shafley 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: Shatley, Shanley, Shapley, Shawley, Hafley, Shadley, Safley, Halley

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Where is the Shafley family from?

You can see how Shafley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shafley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shafley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shafley families living in Michigan. This was about 82% of all the recorded Shafley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shafley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shafley 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 Shafley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shafley. 50% of Shafley men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Shafley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Shafley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shafley. 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 97 military records available for the last name Shafley. For the veterans among your Shafley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shafley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shafley in 1964 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shafley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shafley 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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