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Sheffo Family History

Sheffo 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: Sheff, Sheaff, Chieffo, Steff, Scelfo, Steffl, Shiff, Scheff, Shero

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Where is the Sheffo family from?

You can see how Sheffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheffo family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sheffo's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sheffo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffo 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 Sheffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Water Shirto were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheffo. 67% of Sheffo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sheffo women worked as a Water Shirto.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Water Shirto
    100%

What Sheffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Sheffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffo 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sheffo. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sheffo. For the veterans among your Sheffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Sheffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sheffo in 1977 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffo 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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