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Shaffner Family History

Shaffner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schaffner.

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


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Where is the Shaffner family from?

You can see how Shaffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shaffner families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaffner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shaffner families in 1891.
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What did your Shaffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaffner. 100% of Shaffner 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Shaffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shaffner. 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 Shaffner. For the veterans among your Shaffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shaffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shaffner in 1953 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaffner 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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