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Shifty Family History

Shifty 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: Shetty, Chitty, Shirts, Whitty, Swift, Shirey, Shilts, Sholty, Shaft

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Where is the Shifty family from?

You can see how Shifty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shifty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shifty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Shifty families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shifty's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shifty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shifty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shifty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shifty. 100% of Shifty 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 171 census records available for the last name Shifty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifty 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shifty. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shifty. For the veterans among your Shifty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shifty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shifty in 1964 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

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