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Shefer Family History

Shefer 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: Sherer, Sheffer, Sheler, Shafer, Siefer, Shaefer, Sheer, Shelfer

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Where is the Shefer family from?

You can see how Shefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Shefer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Shefer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shefer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefer 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 Shefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shefer. 33% of Shefer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shefer women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shefer were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Superintendent
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Shefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefer 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Shefer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Shefer. For the veterans among your Shefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Shefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shefer in 1967 was 46, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefer 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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