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Shoffer Family History

Shoffer 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: Sheffer, Shaffer, Soffer, Stoffer, Shiffer, Hoffer, Shofner, Shoffner

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Where is the Shoffer family from?

You can see how Shoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Shoffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shoffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoffer. 22% of Shoffer men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Shoffer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoffer were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housework
    6%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Shoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoffer 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Shoffer. 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 489 military records available for the last name Shoffer. For the veterans among your Shoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoffer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shoffer in 1966 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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