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Shaffalo Family History

Shaffalo 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: Saffell, Ghaffari, Shafran, Buffalo, Staffa, Shaffer, Ruffalo, Saffo

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Where is the Shaffalo family from?

You can see how Shaffalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaffalo family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffalo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaffalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffalo 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 34 census records available for the last name Shaffalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffalo 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 Shaffalo. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shaffalo. For the veterans among your Shaffalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffalo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shaffalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shaffalo in 1964 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffalo 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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