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Sherffield Family History

Sherffield 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, Sherfield, Shenefield, Shuffield, Overfield, Sternfeld

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Where is the Sherffield family from?

You can see how Sherffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherffield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherffield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sherffield family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherffield's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sherffield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherffield 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 200 census records available for the last name Sherffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherffield 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sherffield. 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 Sherffield. For the veterans among your Sherffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherffield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Sherffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sherffield in 1968 was 77, and 34 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherffield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherffield 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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