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Shaftic Family History

Shaftic 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: Shafi, Shaft, Shafter, Shafir, Shafto, Bhatti, Satin, Shahid, Haft

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Where is the Shaftic family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaftic 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 Shaftic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaftic. 34% of Shaftic men worked as a Machinist. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Molder
    34%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Shaftic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaftic 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shaftic. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shaftic. For the veterans among your Shaftic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaftic lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Shaftic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaftic in 1974 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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