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Shefland Family History

Shefland 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: Helland, Heiland, Hegland, Hetland, Selland, Hofland, Shapland

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Where is the Shefland family from?

You can see how Shefland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shefland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shefland family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shefland's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Shefland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefland 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 255 census records available for the last name Shefland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefland 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shefland. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shefland. For the veterans among your Shefland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shefland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shefland in 1968 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shefland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefland 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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