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Showfer Family History

Showfer 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: Shorter, Hofer, Hopfer, Showers, Schofer, Hoefer, Shover, Schopfer

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Where is the Showfer family from?

You can see how Showfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Showfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Showfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Showfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showfer 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 8 census records available for the last name Showfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showfer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Showfer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Showfer. For the veterans among your Showfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showfer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Showfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Showfer in 1970 was 39, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showfer 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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