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Sheffner Family History

Sheffner 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: Sheffler, Heffner, Sheffer, Shaffner, Shoffner, Hoffner, Reffner

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Where is the Sheffner family from?

You can see how Sheffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Sheffner families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sheffner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sheffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffner 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 Sheffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheffner. 25% of Sheffner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sheffner women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheffner were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Sheffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Sheffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffner 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 Sheffner. 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 83 military records available for the last name Sheffner. For the veterans among your Sheffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sheffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sheffner in 1964 was 88, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffner 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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