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Shofner Family History

Shofner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schaffner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shofner family from?

You can see how Shofner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shofner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shofner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shofner families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shofner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shofner families in 1891.
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What did your Shofner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shofner. 42% of Shofner men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Shofner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shofner were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shofner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shofner 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Shofner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shofner. For the veterans among your Shofner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shofner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shofner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shofner in 1953 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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