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Shintaffer Family History

Shintaffer 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: Shaffer, Sheaffer, Shiffer, Stauffer, Schiffer, Whitaker, Saffer

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Where is the Shintaffer family from?

You can see how Shintaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shintaffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shintaffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shintaffer family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shintaffer's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Shintaffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shintaffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shintaffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shintaffer. 100% of Shintaffer 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 363 census records available for the last name Shintaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shintaffer 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 Shintaffer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shintaffer. For the veterans among your Shintaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shintaffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Shintaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shintaffer in 1964 was 76, and 100 in 1999.

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