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Shefelton Family History

Shefelton 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: Shelton, Stebelton, Heselton, Hazelton, Felton, Sheldon, Whealton

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Where is the Shefelton family from?

You can see how Shefelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefelton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shefelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shefelton families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shefelton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shefelton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Shefelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefelton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shefelton. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shefelton. For the veterans among your Shefelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefelton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Shefelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shefelton in 1975 was 75, and 28 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefelton 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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