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Shufelt Family History

Shufelt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schoenfeld.

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


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Where is the Shufelt family from?

You can see how Shufelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shufelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shufelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 62 Shufelt families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shufelt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shufelt families in 1911.
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What did your Shufelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Shufelt. 75% of Shufelt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shufelt women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shufelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shufelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shufelt 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Shufelt. 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 Shufelt. For the veterans among your Shufelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shufelt lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Shufelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shufelt in 1941 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shufelt 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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