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Shelfer Family History

Shelfer Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Shelfer family from?

You can see how Shelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shelfer families living in Middlesex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Shelfer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Shelfer families in 1891.
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What did your Shelfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelfer. 18% of Shelfer men worked as a Proprietor and 37% of Shelfer women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelfer were Painter and 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

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelfer 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Shelfer. 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 506 military records available for the last name Shelfer. For the veterans among your Shelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelfer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shelfer in 1961 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelfer 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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