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Shefneer Family History

Shefneer 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, Shenker, Sheffer, Hefner, Shofner, Scheiner, Henner, Hafner

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Where is the Shefneer family from?

You can see how Shefneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefneer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shefneer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shefneer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shefneer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefneer 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 Shefneer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cattle Ranch was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shefneer. 100% of Shefneer men worked as a Cattle Ranch.

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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

  • Cattle Ranch
    100%

What Shefneer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Shefneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefneer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shefneer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shefneer. For the veterans among your Shefneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefneer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Shefneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shefneer in 1978 was 57, and 74 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefneer 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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