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Shonafelt Family History

Shonafelt 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: Shanafelt, Shoenfelt, Shaneyfelt, Schonfeld, Shinault, Shufelt

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Where is the Shonafelt family from?

You can see how Shonafelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonafelt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shonafelt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonafelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shonafelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonafelt 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 32 census records available for the last name Shonafelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonafelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shonafelt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shonafelt. For the veterans among your Shonafelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonafelt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Shonafelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shonafelt in 1968 was 57, and 85 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonafelt 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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