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Shlefstein Family History

Shlefstein 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: Schoenstein, Silberstein, Saperstein, Herstein, Silverstein

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Where is the Shlefstein family from?

You can see how Shlefstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlefstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shlefstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlefstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shlefstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Shlefstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlefstein 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shlefstein. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shlefstein. For the veterans among your Shlefstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlefstein lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Shlefstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shlefstein in 1976 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shlefstein 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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