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Shieffer Family History

Shieffer 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: Sheffer, Shiffer, Shaeffer, Schieffer, Schiffer, Sheffler, Schiefer

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Where is the Shieffer family from?

You can see how Shieffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shieffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shieffer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shieffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shieffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Shieffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieffer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shieffer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shieffer. For the veterans among your Shieffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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