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Shiffer Family History

Shiffer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schiffer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shiffer family from?

You can see how Shiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shiffer families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shiffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shiffer families in 1891.
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What did your Shiffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shiffer. 100% of Shiffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiffer 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Shiffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shiffer. For the veterans among your Shiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiffer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shiffer in 1951 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiffer 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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