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Shaufner Family History

Shaufner 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: Shaffner, Stauffer, Hafner, Haufler, Haefner, Haubner, Schaufler

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Where is the Shaufner family from?

You can see how Shaufner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaufner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaufner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shaufner family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaufner's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Shaufner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaufner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaufner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Shaufner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaufner 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 Shaufner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shaufner. For the veterans among your Shaufner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaufner lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Shaufner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shaufner in 1993 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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