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Shenfelder Family History

Shenfelder 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: Ashenfelter, Schoenfelder, Sheffler, Kleinfelder, Sheeder, Shenberger

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Where is the Shenfelder family from?

You can see how Shenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Shenfelder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenfelder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shenfelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Shenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenfelder 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shenfelder. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shenfelder. For the veterans among your Shenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenfelder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Shenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shenfelder in 1963 was 85, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenfelder 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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