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Shonfelt Family History

Shonfelt 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: Shoenfelt, Shanafelt, Schonfeld, Shufelt, Hofeldt, Hosfeld

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Where is the Shonfelt family from?

You can see how Shonfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shonfelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shonfelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shonfelt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Shonfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonfelt 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 Shonfelt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shonfelt. For the veterans among your Shonfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonfelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Shonfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shonfelt in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonfelt 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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