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Sheffron Family History

Sheffron 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: Heffron, Hefferon, Sheron, Sherron, Shearon, Effron, Heron, Sheldon

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Where is the Sheffron family from?

You can see how Sheffron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffron family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sheffron family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheffron's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sheffron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheffron 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 82 census records available for the last name Sheffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffron 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 Sheffron. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sheffron. For the veterans among your Sheffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffron lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sheffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sheffron in 1972 was 69, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffron 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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