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Shefrin Family History

Shefrin Surname 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: Sherrin, Shifrin, Sheerin, Shearin, Sherin, Siefring, Sheeran, Shein

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Where is the Shefrin family from?

You can see how Shefrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefrin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shefrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Shefrin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Shefrin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shefrin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefrin 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 Shefrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shefrin. 55% of Shefrin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shefrin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Mewapaper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Shefrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Shefrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefrin 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Shefrin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Shefrin. For the veterans among your Shefrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefrin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Shefrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shefrin in 1951 was 44, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shefrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefrin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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