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Shiflett Family History

Shiflett 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 Shiflett family from?

You can see how Shiflett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiflett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiflett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shiflett families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiflett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Shiflett families in 1891.
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What did your Shiflett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiflett. 36% of Shiflett men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Shiflett women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiflett were Labor and Family Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Labor
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Family W
    9%
  • Family Worker
    6%

What Shiflett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shiflett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiflett 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Shiflett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shiflett. For the veterans among your Shiflett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiflett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Shiflett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shiflett in 1941 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiflett 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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