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Shiflet Family History

Shiflet Surname Meaning

Variant of Shifflett a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Shiflet family from?

You can see how Shiflet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiflet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiflet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Shiflet families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shiflet's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shiflet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiflet 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 Shiflet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiflet. 31% of Shiflet men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Shiflet women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiflet were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Shiflet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shiflet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiflet 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Shiflet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shiflet. For the veterans among your Shiflet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiflet lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Shiflet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shiflet in 1949 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiflet 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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