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Shefler Family History

Shefler 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: Sheffler, Sheffer, Sheler, Shepler, Sheeler, Sheller, Shetler, Hefler

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Where is the Shefler family from?

You can see how Shefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Shefler families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shefler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shefler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefler 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 Shefler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shefler. 50% of Shefler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Shefler women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shefler were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Shefler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefler 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Shefler. 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 313 military records available for the last name Shefler. For the veterans among your Shefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shefler in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shefler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefler 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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