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Sheffold Family History

Sheffold 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: Sheffield, Saffold, Stafford, Shuford, Penfold, Herold, Sheff

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Where is the Sheffold family from?

You can see how Sheffold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheffold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sheffold families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sheffold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sheffold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffold 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 Sheffold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheffold. 50% of Sheffold men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Sheffold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Sheffold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffold 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sheffold. 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 Sheffold. For the veterans among your Sheffold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffold lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sheffold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheffold in 1968 was 93, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheffold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffold 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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