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Shufeld Family History

Shufeld 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: Shufeldt, Shufelt, Shuford, Shield, Neufeld, Seefeld, Shuffield

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Where is the Shufeld family from?

You can see how Shufeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shufeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shufeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shufeld families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shufeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shufeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shufeld 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 165 census records available for the last name Shufeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shufeld 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shufeld. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shufeld. For the veterans among your Shufeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shufeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Shufeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shufeld in 1971 was 61, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shufeld 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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