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Shofer Family History

Shofer 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: Hofer, Schofer, Shover, Shafer, Shober, Stofer, Shofner, Sofer, Homer

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Where is the Shofer family from?

You can see how Shofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shofer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Shofer families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shofer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shofer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shofer. 22% of Shofer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Shofer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shofer were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Seamstress
    6%

What Shofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shofer 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Shofer. 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 338 military records available for the last name Shofer. For the veterans among your Shofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shofer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Shofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shofer in 1948 was 33, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shofer 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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