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Shoffler Family History

Shoffler 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: Sheffler, Hoffler, Shuffler, Shoffner, Shiffler, Hoffner, Schiffler

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Where is the Shoffler family from?

You can see how Shoffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoffler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shoffler family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoffler's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shoffler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoffler 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 210 census records available for the last name Shoffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoffler 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shoffler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Shoffler. For the veterans among your Shoffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoffler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shoffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shoffler in 1954 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoffler 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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