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Shjefte Family History

Shjefte 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: Sheftel, Shetty, Surette, Shumate, Sheff, Jette, Shreve, Hefter

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Where is the Shjefte family from?

You can see how Shjefte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shjefte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shjefte families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shjefte's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Shjefte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shjefte 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 22 census records available for the last name Shjefte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shjefte 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shjefte. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shjefte. For the veterans among your Shjefte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shjefte lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Shjefte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shjefte in 1981 was 59, and 81 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shjefte 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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