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Shiftlet Family History

Shiftlet 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: Shiflet, Shifflet, Shifflett, Shiflett, Shiffler, Spittle, Shifflette

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Where is the Shiftlet family from?

You can see how Shiftlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiftlet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiftlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Shiftlet families living in West Virginia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Shiftlet's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Shiftlet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiftlet 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 128 census records available for the last name Shiftlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiftlet 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shiftlet. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shiftlet. For the veterans among your Shiftlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiftlet lifespan?

Average Shiftlet life expectancy in 1958 was 52 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiftlet 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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