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Shifman Family History

Shifman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schiffman.

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


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Where is the Shifman family from?

You can see how Shifman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shifman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Shifman families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shifman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shifman families in 1891.
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What did your Shifman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shifman. 100% of Shifman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shifman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shifman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifman 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Shifman. 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 168 military records available for the last name Shifman. For the veterans among your Shifman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shifman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shifman in 1957 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shifman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shifman 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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