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Shefte Family History

Shefte 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: Sheftel, Shetty, Sheff, Hefter, Shecter, Shaft, Shute, Shere, Heft

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Where is the Shefte family from?

You can see how Shefte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shefte families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shefte's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shefte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefte 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 Shefte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shefte. 50% of Shefte men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Shefte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Shefte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefte 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shefte. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shefte. For the veterans among your Shefte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefte lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Shefte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shefte in 1969 was 81, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shefte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefte 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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