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Shefferson Family History

Shefferson 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: Hefferon, Steffenson, Efferson, Shepperson, Jefferson, Stenerson

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Where is the Shefferson family from?

You can see how Shefferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefferson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shefferson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shefferson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shefferson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shefferson families in 1840.
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What did your Shefferson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shefferson. 100% of Shefferson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Shefferson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Shefferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefferson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shefferson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shefferson. For the veterans among your Shefferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefferson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1985, in the United States, Shefferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shefferson in 1955 was 39, and 62 in 1985.

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