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Sheafor Family History

Sheafor 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: Shearer, Sheaff, Seaford, Shear, Shelor, Shafir, Sheffer, Shafer

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Where is the Sheafor family from?

You can see how Sheafor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheafor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheafor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Sheafor families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sheafor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sheafor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheafor 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 Sheafor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheafor. 50% of Sheafor men worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Sheafor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Sheafor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheafor 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sheafor. 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 137 military records available for the last name Sheafor. For the veterans among your Sheafor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheafor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sheafor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sheafor in 1959 was 25, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheafor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheafor 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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