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Shoffman Family History

Shoffman 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: Hoffman, Shiffman, Hoffmann, Roffman, Schiffman, Goffman, Koffman

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Where is the Shoffman family from?

You can see how Shoffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoffman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoffman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shoffman families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shoffman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shoffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoffman 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 Shoffman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Shoffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Shoffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoffman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shoffman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shoffman. For the veterans among your Shoffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoffman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Shoffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shoffman in 1974 was 93, and 15 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoffman 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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