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Shefko Family History

Shefko 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: Stefko, Sheikh, Sheff, Senko, Sienko, Shenk, Shimko, Shero, Siefke

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What did your Shefko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Shefko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefko 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shefko. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shefko. For the veterans among your Shefko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefko lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Shefko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shefko in 1984 was 68, and 81 in 1999.

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