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Shuffield Family History

Shuffield Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sheffield. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Shuffield family from?

You can see how Shuffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuffield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuffield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shuffield families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shuffield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shuffield families in 1891.
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What did your Shuffield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shuffield. 100% of Shuffield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shuffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuffield 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Shuffield. 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 803 military records available for the last name Shuffield. For the veterans among your Shuffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuffield lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shuffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shuffield in 1952 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuffield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuffield 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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