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Sheferd Family History

Sheferd 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: Sheperd, Shuford, Shepherd, Sheard, Sherer, Shepard, Siefert, Sheffer

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Where is the Sheferd family from?

You can see how Sheferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheferd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sheferd families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheferd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sheferd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheferd 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 143 census records available for the last name Sheferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheferd 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sheferd. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sheferd. For the veterans among your Sheferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheferd lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Sheferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sheferd in 1977 was 76, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheferd 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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