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Shifflet Family History

Shifflet Name Meaning

Variant of Shifflett a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Shiflet, Shiflett, Shifflette, Shifflett, Shiplett, Sheffey, Whiffen

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Where is the Shifflet family from?

You can see how Shifflet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifflet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shifflet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Shifflet families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shifflet's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Shifflet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shifflet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shifflet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shifflet. 33% of Shifflet men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Shifflet women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shifflet were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housework
    16%
  • House Wife
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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What Shifflet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shifflet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifflet 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Shifflet. 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 778 military records available for the last name Shifflet. For the veterans among your Shifflet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifflet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shifflet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shifflet in 1957 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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