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Shenefelt Family History

Shenefelt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönfeld (see Schoenfeld).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shenefelt family from?

You can see how Shenefelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenefelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shenefelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Shenefelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shenefelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shenefelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenefelt 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 Shenefelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shenefelt. 27% of Shenefelt men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Shenefelt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shenefelt were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Machinist
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Shenefelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Shenefelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenefelt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shenefelt. 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 242 military records available for the last name Shenefelt. For the veterans among your Shenefelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenefelt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Shenefelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shenefelt in 1960 was 45, and 71 in 2003.

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