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Sheftal Family History

Sheftal 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: Sheftel, Shetty, Seal, Sherman, Shelstad, Sestak, Shean, Sheff, Seta

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Where is the Sheftal family from?

You can see how Sheftal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheftal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheftal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sheftal families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheftal's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sheftal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheftal 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 90 census records available for the last name Sheftal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheftal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sheftal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sheftal. For the veterans among your Sheftal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheftal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sheftal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sheftal in 1967 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheftal 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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