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Shaufty Family History

Shaufty 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, Shafto, Shaut, Shetty, Haut, Harty, Hasty, Haupt, Haft, Stauff

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Where is the Shaufty family from?

You can see how Shaufty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaufty family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shaufty families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shaufty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shaufty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaufty 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 19 census records available for the last name Shaufty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaufty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shaufty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shaufty. For the veterans among your Shaufty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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