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Shufty Family History

Shufty 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: Shetty, Shutt, Sholty, Shaft, Shute, Rufty, Hefty, Shultz, Shults

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Where is the Shufty family from?

You can see how Shufty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shufty family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shufty family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shufty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shufty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shufty 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 35 census records available for the last name Shufty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shufty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shufty. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shufty. For the veterans among your Shufty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shufty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Shufty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shufty in 1969 was 45, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shufty 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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