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Sheiffe Family History

Sheiffe 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: Sheaff, Sheff, Shiff, Sheffer, Sheffey, Sheaffer, Shiffer, Sheriff

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Where is the Sheiffe family from?

You can see how Sheiffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheiffe family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Sheiffe family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheiffe's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sheiffe families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheiffe 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 4 census records available for the last name Sheiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheiffe 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 Sheiffe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sheiffe. For the veterans among your Sheiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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