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Sheffy Family History

Sheffy 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, Sheffey, Sherfy, Steffy, Shetty, Sheehy, Shenoy, Sheaff

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Where is the Sheffy family from?

You can see how Sheffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Sheffy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sheffy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheffy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffy 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 Sheffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheffy. 56% of Sheffy men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Cutter
    23%

What Sheffy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Sheffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffy 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sheffy. 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 289 military records available for the last name Sheffy. For the veterans among your Sheffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sheffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheffy in 1965 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffy 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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