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Shifrel Family History

Shifrel 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: Shire, Shirey, Shifrin, Shirer, Shimel, Shimmel, Sheftel, Shiel

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Where is the Shifrel family from?

You can see how Shifrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifrel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shifrel family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Shifrel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shifrel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shifrel 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 16 census records available for the last name Shifrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifrel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shifrel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shifrel. For the veterans among your Shifrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifrel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Shifrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shifrel in 1968 was 44, and 82 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shifrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shifrel 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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