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Shafier Family History

Shafier 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: Shafter, Shafir, Shaffer, Shafer, Safier, Hafner, Shier, Spanier

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Where is the Shafier family from?

You can see how Shafier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shafier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shafier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shafier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shafier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shafier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shafier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shafier. 100% of Shafier men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Shafier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shafier 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shafier. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shafier. For the veterans among your Shafier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shafier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Shafier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shafier in 1979 was 82, and 59 in 2004.

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