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Sheffe Family History

Sheffe 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: Sheff, Sheffer, Sheffey, Steffe, Sheaff, Steff, Sheffler, Steffey

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Where is the Sheffe family from?

You can see how Sheffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sheffe families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sheffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffe 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 279 census records available for the last name Sheffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffe 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sheffe. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sheffe. For the veterans among your Sheffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Sheffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sheffe in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffe 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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