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Shufeldt Family History

Shufeldt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schoenfeld.

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


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Where is the Shufeldt family from?

You can see how Shufeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shufeldt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shufeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Shufeldt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shufeldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shufeldt families in 1840.
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What did your Shufeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shufeldt. 70% of Shufeldt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Shufeldt women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shufeldt were Mechanic and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Shufeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shufeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shufeldt 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Shufeldt. 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 430 military records available for the last name Shufeldt. For the veterans among your Shufeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shufeldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shufeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shufeldt in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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