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Shifferd Family History

Shifferd 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: Shiffer, Schiffer, Sifford, Sheffer, Shaffer, Shiffler, Seiffert

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Where is the Shifferd family from?

You can see how Shifferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifferd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shifferd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Shifferd families living in Kentucky. This was about 36% of all the recorded Shifferd's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shifferd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shifferd 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 255 census records available for the last name Shifferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifferd 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shifferd. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shifferd. For the veterans among your Shifferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifferd lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Shifferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shifferd in 1995 was 80, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shifferd 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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