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Shafferd Family History

Shafferd 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, Stafford, Schaffert, Saffer, Spafford, Schaffer, Safford

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Where is the Shafferd family from?

You can see how Shafferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shafferd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shafferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Shafferd family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shafferd's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shafferd families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shafferd 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 49 census records available for the last name Shafferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafferd 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shafferd. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shafferd. For the veterans among your Shafferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafferd lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Shafferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shafferd in 1974 was 65, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shafferd 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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