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Shifer Family History

Shifer 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: Shier, Seifer, Shirer, Shimer, Shafer, Shiner, Shiffer, Soifer

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Where is the Shifer family from?

You can see how Shifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shifer family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shifer's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shifer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shifer 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 393 census records available for the last name Shifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Shifer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shifer. For the veterans among your Shifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shifer in 1968 was 53, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shifer 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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