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Sheffins Family History

Sheffins 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: Steffens, Chaffins, Stebbins, Sheffield, Sheff, Sheline, Sherrin

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Where is the Sheffins family from?

You can see how Sheffins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sheffins families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sheffins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheffins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Sheffins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffins 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sheffins. 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 Sheffins. For the veterans among your Sheffins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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