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Shofen Family History

Shofen 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: Showen, Shoen, Shen, Spoden, Shore, Hoen, Schoen, Soden, Stolen

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Where is the Shofen family from?

You can see how Shofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shofen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shofen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shofen family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shofen's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Shofen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shofen 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 27 census records available for the last name Shofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shofen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shofen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shofen. For the veterans among your Shofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shofen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shofen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shofen

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