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Shifris Family History

Shifris 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, Shirts, Shiers, Shires, Scifres, Harris, Idris, Kairis

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Where is the Shifris family from?

You can see how Shifris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shifris families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shifris's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shifris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shifris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shifris ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shifris ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Shifris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifris 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shifris. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shifris. For the veterans among your Shifris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifris lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Shifris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shifris in 1976 was 91, and 87 in 2004.

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