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Shaff Family History

Shaff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schaaf and Jewish Schaff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shaff family from?

You can see how Shaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shaff families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shaff's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Shaff families in 1891.
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What did your Shaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaff. 100% of Shaff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaff 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Shaff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shaff. For the veterans among your Shaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shaff in 1959 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaff 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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