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Shaufler Family History

Shaufler 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: Haufler, Schaufler, Stauffer, Hausler, Sheffler, Shuler, Shaler

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Where is the Shaufler family from?

You can see how Shaufler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaufler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaufler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shaufler family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaufler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shaufler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaufler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaufler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Shaufler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaufler 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shaufler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shaufler. For the veterans among your Shaufler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaufler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Shaufler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shaufler in 1964 was 58, and 55 in 1999.

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