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Shaffron Family History

Shaffron 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: Shafran, Sharron, Sharon, Saffran, Heffron, Daffron, Schaffran

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Where is the Shaffron family from?

You can see how Shaffron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaffron family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaffron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Shaffron families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shaffron's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shaffron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaffron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaffron ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Shaffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaffron 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Shaffron. 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 79 military records available for the last name Shaffron. For the veterans among your Shaffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaffron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shaffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shaffron in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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