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Shieffield Family History

Shieffield 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: Sheffield, Sherfield, Shuffield, Whitfield, Whitefield, Highfield

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Where is the Shieffield family from?

You can see how Shieffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieffield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shieffield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shieffield family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shieffield's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shieffield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shieffield 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 Shieffield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shieffield. 100% of Shieffield 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 Shieffield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Shieffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieffield 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shieffield. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shieffield. For the veterans among your Shieffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shieffield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Shieffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shieffield in 1968 was 87, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shieffield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shieffield 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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