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Sheffels Family History

Sheffels 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, Scheffel, Sheftel, Sheffer, Stoffels, Heffel, Steffes

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Where is the Sheffels family from?

You can see how Sheffels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheffels family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheffels's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Sheffels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Sheffels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffels 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sheffels. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sheffels. For the veterans among your Sheffels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffels lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Sheffels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sheffels in 1985 was 84, and 37 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffels 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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