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Shaffe Family History

Shaffe 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: Shaffer, Shaff, Taaffe, Sheaff, Sheff, Schaff, Staff, Shade, Scaff

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Where is the Shaffe family from?

You can see how Shaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shaffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shaffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaffe. 30% of Shaffe men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffe 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shaffe. 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 68 military records available for the last name Shaffe. For the veterans among your Shaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shaffe in 1968 was 79, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffe 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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