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Shefton Family History

Shefton 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: Shenton, Shelton, Sefton, Seaton, Henton, Sheldon, Shotton, Sexton

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Where is the Shefton family from?

You can see how Shefton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shefton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Shefton families living in South Carolina. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shefton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shefton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shefton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shefton. 78% of Shefton men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Shefton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shefton were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Shefton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shefton. 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 80 military records available for the last name Shefton. For the veterans among your Shefton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shefton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shefton in 1970 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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