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Sheffert Family History

Sheffert 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, Scheffert, Sieffert, Schaffert, Leffert, Sheffler, Meffert

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Where is the Sheffert family from?

You can see how Sheffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheffert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheffert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheffert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffert 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 Sheffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheffert. 40% of Sheffert men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farming
    20%

What Sheffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Sheffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffert 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sheffert. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sheffert. For the veterans among your Sheffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Sheffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sheffert in 1959 was 56, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffert 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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