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Shenfeld Family History

Shenfeld 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, Schoenfeld, Sternfeld, Steinfeld, Ehrenfeld, Sherfield

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Where is the Shenfeld family from?

You can see how Shenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shenfeld families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Shenfeld's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenfeld 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 Shenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenfeld. 34% of Shenfeld men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Shenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenfeld 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Shenfeld. 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 85 military records available for the last name Shenfeld. For the veterans among your Shenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenfeld lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shenfeld in 1970 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenfeld 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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