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Shenafield Family History

Shenafield 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: Shenefield, Sheffield, Sherfield, Stansfield, Edenfield, Delafield

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Where is the Shenafield family from?

You can see how Shenafield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenafield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenafield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shenafield families living in Indiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Shenafield's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shenafield families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Shenafield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenafield 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shenafield. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shenafield. For the veterans among your Shenafield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenafield lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Shenafield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shenafield in 1987 was 88, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenafield 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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