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Shahafell Family History

Shahafell 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: Shanafelt, Shadwell, Saffell, Shatswell, Shappell, Hartell, Chappell

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Where is the Shahafell family from?

You can see how Shahafell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahafell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shahafell families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shahafell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shahafell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahafell 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 2 census records available for the last name Shahafell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahafell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shahafell. 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 Shahafell. For the veterans among your Shahafell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shahafell

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