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Shifflette Family History

Shifflette Surname Meaning

Variant of Shifflett a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Shifflette family from?

You can see how Shifflette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifflette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shifflette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shifflette family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shifflette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shifflette families in 1891.
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What did your Shifflette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shifflette. 41% of Shifflette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shifflette women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shifflette were Operator and House Keep.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%
  • House Keep
    34%

What Shifflette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Shifflette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifflette 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shifflette. 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 586 military records available for the last name Shifflette. For the veterans among your Shifflette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifflette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shifflette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shifflette in 1966 was 88, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shifflette 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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