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Shoffeitt Family History

Shoffeitt 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: Proffitt, Shifflett, Hoffert, Shiflett, Moffitt, Moffett, Hofeldt

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Where is the Shoffeitt family from?

You can see how Shoffeitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoffeitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Shoffeitt families living in Texas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shoffeitt's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Shoffeitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoffeitt 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 Shoffeitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shoffeitt. 100% of Shoffeitt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Shoffeitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoffeitt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shoffeitt. 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 156 military records available for the last name Shoffeitt. For the veterans among your Shoffeitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoffeitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shoffeitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shoffeitt in 1967 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoffeitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoffeitt 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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