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Shleffar Family History

Shleffar 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: Sheffer, Shaeffer, Sheff, Schleifer, Sheffler, Shear, Scheffer

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shleffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shleffar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shleffar. 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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There are 21 military records available for the last name Shleffar. For the veterans among your Shleffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shleffar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shleffar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shleffar in 1970 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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