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Shenefiel Family History

Shenefiel 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, Benefiel, Sheffield, Benefield, Sherfield, Sheftel

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Where is the Shenefiel family from?

You can see how Shenefiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenefiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shenefiel families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shenefiel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shenefiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenefiel 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 75 census records available for the last name Shenefiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenefiel 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 Shenefiel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shenefiel. For the veterans among your Shenefiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenefiel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shenefiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shenefiel in 1966 was 90, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenefiel 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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