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Shrefler Family History

Shrefler 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: Shreffler, Hoefler, Sheffler, Schreffler, Sheffer, Sheler, Shepler

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Where is the Shrefler family from?

You can see how Shrefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrefler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shrefler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrefler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shrefler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrefler 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 291 census records available for the last name Shrefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrefler 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 Shrefler. 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 62 military records available for the last name Shrefler. For the veterans among your Shrefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrefler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shrefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shrefler in 1953 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrefler 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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