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Shiffrar Family History

Shiffrar 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: Shiffman, Shiffer, Shirar, Shiffler, Schiffer, Schiffman, Schiffler

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Where is the Shiffrar family from?

You can see how Shiffrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiffrar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shiffrar families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiffrar's in USA. California had the highest population of Shiffrar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiffrar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shiffrar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Shiffrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiffrar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shiffrar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shiffrar. For the veterans among your Shiffrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiffrar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Shiffrar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shiffrar in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 1999.

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