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Shiflette Family History

Shiflette 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: Shifflette, Shiflett, Shifflett, Shiflet, Shiplett, Sublette

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Where is the Shiflette family from?

You can see how Shiflette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiflette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiflette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Shiflette families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shiflette's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shiflette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiflette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shiflette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Shiflette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiflette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shiflette. 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 78 military records available for the last name Shiflette. For the veterans among your Shiflette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiflette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Shiflette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shiflette in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiflette 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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