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Shelafo Family History

Shelafo 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: Sheaff, Scelfo, Sielaff, Solano, Sheldon, Shao, Pelayo, Sharaf, Shean

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Where is the Shelafo family from?

You can see how Shelafo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelafo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shelafo family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelafo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Shelafo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelafo 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 112 census records available for the last name Shelafo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelafo 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shelafo. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shelafo. For the veterans among your Shelafo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelafo lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Shelafo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shelafo in 1976 was 83, and 54 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelafo 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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