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Shelfo Family History

Shelfo 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: Scelfo, Sheldon, Sheaff, Sheff, Shelton, Shell, Shelby, Helf, Self

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Where is the Shelfo family from?

You can see how Shelfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelfo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shelfo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shelfo families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shelfo's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Shelfo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelfo 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 Shelfo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shelfo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Shelfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelfo 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shelfo. 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 41 military records available for the last name Shelfo. For the veterans among your Shelfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelfo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shelfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shelfo in 1961 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelfo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelfo 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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