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Shoft Family History

Shoft 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: Short, Shott, Shaft, Shoff, Hoft, Shroff, Holt, Hoff, Shore, Host

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Where is the Shoft family from?

You can see how Shoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoft family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shoft family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoft's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shoft families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoft 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 214 census records available for the last name Shoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoft 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shoft. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shoft. For the veterans among your Shoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Shoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shoft in 1969 was 43, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoft 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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