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Shaft Family History

Shaft Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schaft.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shaft family from?

You can see how Shaft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Shaft families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Shaft's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Shaft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaft 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 Shaft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaft. 100% of Shaft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shaft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaft 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Shaft. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Shaft. For the veterans among your Shaft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaft lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shaft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shaft in 1960 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaft 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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