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Sheaferd Family History

Sheaferd 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: Shepherd, Shearer, Sheard, Seaford, Sheffer, Shafer, Sheaffer

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Where is the Sheaferd family from?

You can see how Sheaferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheaferd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheaferd family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheaferd's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sheaferd families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Sheaferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheaferd 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 Sheaferd. 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 Sheaferd. For the veterans among your Sheaferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheaferd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheaferd 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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