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Shif Family History

Shif 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: Shi, Shim, Seif, Shin, Shiff, Shie, Shiu, Shia, Shih, Chi

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Where is the Shif family from?

You can see how Shif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shif family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Shif families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shif's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shif families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shif 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 233 census records available for the last name Shif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shif 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shif. 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 Shif. For the veterans among your Shif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shif lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Shif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shif in 1980 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shif 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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