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Shhaffer Family History

Shhaffer 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: Schaffer, Shaffer, Sheaffer, Schiffer, Schaffert, Schaefer, Saffer

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Where is the Shhaffer family from?

You can see how Shhaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shhaffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shhaffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shhaffer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shhaffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shhaffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Shhaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shhaffer 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 Shhaffer. 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 Shhaffer. For the veterans among your Shhaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shhaffer lifespan?

Average Shhaffer life expectancy in 1992 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shhaffer 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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