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Sheffrey Family History

Sheffrey 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: Sheffey, Jeffrey, Sheffler, Steffey, Sheffer, Heffley, Sherfey

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Where is the Sheffrey family from?

You can see how Sheffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheffrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sheffrey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheffrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sheffrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffrey 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 269 census records available for the last name Sheffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffrey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sheffrey. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sheffrey. For the veterans among your Sheffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sheffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheffrey in 1966 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffrey 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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