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Shiffman Family History

Shiffman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schiffmann and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schiffman.

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


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Where is the Shiffman family from?

You can see how Shiffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shiffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Shiffman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shiffman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shiffman families in 1911.
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What did your Shiffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Honlacfer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shiffman. 50% of Shiffman men worked as a Honlacfer.

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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

  • Honlacfer
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

What Shiffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shiffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiffman 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 Shiffman. 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 370 military records available for the last name Shiffman. For the veterans among your Shiffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiffman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shiffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shiffman in 1957 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiffman 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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