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Shefferman Family History

Shefferman 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: Hefferman, Heffernan, Hefferan, Sherman, Seggerman, Shusterman

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Where is the Shefferman family from?

You can see how Shefferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefferman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shefferman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shefferman families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Shefferman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shefferman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shefferman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Shefferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefferman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Shefferman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Shefferman. For the veterans among your Shefferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefferman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shefferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shefferman in 1968 was 81, and 33 in 2004.

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