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Sheffery Family History

Sheffery 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: Sheffer, Sheffey, Sheffler, Steffey, Scheffer, Shaffer, Sheaffer

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Where is the Sheffery family from?

You can see how Sheffery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffery family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheffery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheffery family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheffery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sheffery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffery 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 224 census records available for the last name Sheffery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffery 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sheffery. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sheffery. For the veterans among your Sheffery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffery lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Sheffery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheffery in 1987 was 78, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheffery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffery 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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