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Sheffer Family History

Sheffer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schaefer. Americanized form of German Scheffer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sheffer family from?

You can see how Sheffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Sheffer families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sheffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheffer families in 1911.
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What did your Sheffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sheffer. 47% of Sheffer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Carpenter
    40%
  • Merchant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Sheffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheffer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sheffer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Sheffer. For the veterans among your Sheffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheffer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sheffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sheffer in 1944 was 21, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheffer 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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