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Shafarman Family History

Shafarman Name 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: Shafran, Shearman, Shanaman, Sharman, Safran, Harman, Farman, Sherman

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Where is the Shafarman family from?

You can see how Shafarman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shafarman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shafarman family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shafarman's in USA. California had the highest population of Shafarman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shafarman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shafarman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shafarman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Shafarman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafarman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shafarman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Shafarman. For the veterans among your Shafarman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafarman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Shafarman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shafarman in 1977 was 76, and 64 in 1992.

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