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Shanfield Family History

Shanfield 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: Stanfield, Stansfield, Sheffield, Hatfield, Banfield, Canfield

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Where is the Shanfield family from?

You can see how Shanfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shanfield families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Shanfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shanfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shanfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanfield. 100% of Shanfield men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Shanfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanfield 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Shanfield. 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 67 military records available for the last name Shanfield. For the veterans among your Shanfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanfield lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Shanfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shanfield in 1957 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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