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Sheffand Family History

Sheffand 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: Helfand, Steffan, Sheffield, Sherman, Helland, Shean, Sheff, Heiland

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What did your Sheffand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sheffand. 100% of Sheffand men worked as a Gardener.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Sheffand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffand 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sheffand. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sheffand. For the veterans among your Sheffand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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