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Shefferd Family History

Shefferd 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: Sheffer, Sheffield, Shepherd, Sheffler, Scheffer, Shaffer, Sheffey

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Where is the Shefferd family from?

You can see how Shefferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefferd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shefferd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Shefferd families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shefferd's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shefferd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefferd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shefferd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shefferd. 100% of Shefferd 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%

What Shefferd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Shefferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefferd 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Shefferd. 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 111 military records available for the last name Shefferd. For the veterans among your Shefferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefferd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Shefferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shefferd in 1962 was 58, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shefferd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefferd 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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