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Sheffie Family History

Sheffie 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, Sheff, Sheffler, Sheffer, Sheffey, Steffe, Steffee, Sheaff

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Where is the Sheffie family from?

You can see how Sheffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheffie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sheffie families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sheffie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sheffie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffie 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 Sheffie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheffie. 100% of Sheffie women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sheffie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Sheffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffie 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 Sheffie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sheffie. For the veterans among your Sheffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffie lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Sheffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheffie in 1982 was 60, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheffie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffie 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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