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Shifren Family History

Shifren 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: Shifrin, Shippen, Sieren, Shire, Shirey, Siren, Whiffen, Shirer

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Where is the Shifren family from?

You can see how Shifren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shifren families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shifren's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Shifren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shifren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shifren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shifren. 37% of Shifren 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
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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What Shifren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Shifren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifren 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Shifren. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shifren. For the veterans among your Shifren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shifren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shifren in 1964 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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