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Shalfi Family History

Shalfi 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: Shafi, Salvi, Salmi, Scali, Stolfi, Shaft, Shaler, Sharifi, Safi

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Where is the Shalfi family from?

You can see how Shalfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shalfi families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalfi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shalfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalfi 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 35 census records available for the last name Shalfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalfi 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shalfi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shalfi. For the veterans among your Shalfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalfi lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Shalfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shalfi in 1983 was 78, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalfi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalfi 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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