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Sheffeldt Family History

Sheffeldt 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: Sheffield, Seefeldt, Shufeldt, Hofeldt, Sheffler, Affeldt, Niedfeldt

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Where is the Sheffeldt family from?

You can see how Sheffeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffeldt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sheffeldt family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheffeldt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sheffeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Sheffeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffeldt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sheffeldt. 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 military records available for the last name Sheffeldt. For the veterans among your Sheffeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffeldt lifespan?

Average Sheffeldt life expectancy in 1972 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffeldt 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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