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Sheffiel Family History

Sheffiel 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, Sheffler, Scheffel, Sherfield, Sheftel, Sheffer, Heffel

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Where is the Sheffiel family from?

You can see how Sheffiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheffiel families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sheffiel family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheffiel's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Sheffiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffiel 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 125 census records available for the last name Sheffiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffiel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sheffiel. 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 Sheffiel. For the veterans among your Sheffiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffiel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Sheffiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sheffiel in 1965 was 84, and 76 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffiel 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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