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Sheffman Family History

Sheffman 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: Shiffman, Sherman, Schiffman, Kleffman, Hoffman, Shearman, Shenkman

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Where is the Sheffman family from?

You can see how Sheffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sheffman families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sheffman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sheffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffman 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 Sheffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheffman. 100% of Sheffman men worked as a Counterman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Counterman
    100%

What Sheffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Sheffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffman 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sheffman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sheffman. For the veterans among your Sheffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Sheffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheffman in 1979 was 79, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffman 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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