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Shofler Family History

Shofler 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: Shofner, Hofler, Soler, Hosler, Stoller, Soller, Holler, Shorter

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Where is the Shofler family from?

You can see how Shofler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shofler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shofler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shofler families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Shofler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shofler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shofler 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 Shofler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shofler. 100% of Shofler women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shofler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Shofler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shofler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shofler. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shofler. For the veterans among your Shofler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shofler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Shofler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shofler in 1967 was 77, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shofler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shofler 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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