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Shefski Family History

Shefski 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: Sielski, Shumski, Olshefski, Saeki, Sheikh, Demski, Seki, Sheff

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Where is the Shefski family from?

You can see how Shefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shefski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shefski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shefski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shefski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shefski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Shefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefski 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 Shefski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shefski. For the veterans among your Shefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shefski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shefski in 1963 was 85, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shefski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefski 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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