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Shufford Family History

Shufford Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Shufford family from?

You can see how Shufford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shufford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shufford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Shufford families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shufford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shufford families in 1891.
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What did your Shufford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shufford. 35% of Shufford men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shufford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shufford were Shake Out and Cook.

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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
    35%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Shake Out
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Shufford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shufford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shufford 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Shufford. 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 190 military records available for the last name Shufford. For the veterans among your Shufford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shufford lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Shufford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shufford in 1947 was 40, and 54 in 2004.

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