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Shofel Family History

Shofel 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: Shore, Sobel, Scopel, Shoe, Hofer, Showell, Sorel, Shove, Hoel, Sholl

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Where is the Shofel family from?

You can see how Shofel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shofel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shofel family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shofel's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shofel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shofel 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 48 census records available for the last name Shofel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shofel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shofel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shofel. For the veterans among your Shofel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shofel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Shofel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shofel in 1973 was 64, and 67 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shofel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shofel 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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