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Shiffler Family History

Shiffler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schiffler.

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


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Where is the Shiffler family from?

You can see how Shiffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shiffler families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shiffler's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shiffler families in 1891.
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What did your Shiffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiffler. 23% of Shiffler men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Shiffler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiffler were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Shiffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shiffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiffler 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Shiffler. 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 639 military records available for the last name Shiffler. For the veterans among your Shiffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiffler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shiffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shiffler in 1960 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiffler 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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