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Shaffer Family History & Genealogy

22,685 biographies and 49 photos with the Shaffer last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Shaffer family members.

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Early Shaffers

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Sarah  Shaffer
Sarah Shaffer was born in 1799. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Shaffer.
George Washington Shaffer
George Washington Shaffer was born in 1828. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Washington Shaffer.
Reuben Shaffer was born circa March 20, 1840, and died at age 68 years old on July 27, 1908. Reuben Shaffer was buried on July 27, 1908 at Bucks Church Cemetery in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania USA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Reuben Shaffer.
William Preston Shaffer was born in 1847 in Kanawha County, WV to Susan Todd and Paul Shaver, and had siblings Caroline Shaver, James H. Shaver, Peter Henry Shaffer, Eliza J. Shaver, Susan Frances Shaver, Abraham Paul Shaffer, and Ruhama Shaver. William Shaffer died at age 43 years old on June 11, 1891 in Roane County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Preston Shaffer.
Grover Shaffer was born on June 4, 1848, and died at age 99 years old in April 1948. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grover Shaffer.
Byron Alson Shaffer
Byron Alson Shaffer was born on July 24, 1854. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Byron Alson Shaffer.
Josephine Shaffer was born in 1857 in Kanawha County, WV to Eliza Virginia (Martin) Shaver, and had siblings Thomas Stanton Shaffer, Lafayette Shaver, William B. Shaffer, Rosilla Catherine Shaffer, Virginia Elizabeth Shaffer, Marcus Lafayette Shaffer, Andrew Johnson Shaffer, Nancy Alice Shaffer, Dioclesian Martin Shaffer, Cynthia Florence Shaffer, Minnie Galena Shaffer, and James Hayes Shaffer. Josephine Shaffer died at age 13 years old circa 1870. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Josephine Shaffer.
William B. Shaffer was born on June 22, 1859 in Kanawha County, WV, and died at age 22 years old on May 10, 1882. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William B. Shaffer.
Rosilla Catherine Shaffer was born on August 9, 1860 in Kanawha County, WV to Eliza Virginia (Martin) Shaver, and had siblings Thomas Stanton Shaffer, Lafayette Shaver, Josephine Shaffer, William B. Shaffer, Virginia Elizabeth Shaffer, Marcus Lafayette Shaffer, Andrew Johnson Shaffer, Nancy Alice Shaffer, Dioclesian Martin Shaffer, Cynthia Florence Shaffer, Minnie Galena Shaffer, and James Hayes Shaffer. Rosilla Shaffer died at age 44 years old in August 1904. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosilla Catherine Shaffer.
Virginia Elizabeth Shaffer was born on September 17, 1861 in Kanawha County, WV to Eliza Virginia (Martin) Shaver, and had siblings Thomas Stanton Shaffer, Lafayette Shaver, Josephine Shaffer, William B. Shaffer, Rosilla Catherine Shaffer, Marcus Lafayette Shaffer, Andrew Johnson Shaffer, Nancy Alice Shaffer, Dioclesian Martin Shaffer, Cynthia Florence Shaffer, Minnie Galena Shaffer, and James Hayes Shaffer. Virginia Shaffer died at age 81 years old on March 12, 1943 in Elkview. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virginia Elizabeth Shaffer.
Lida H. Shaffer
Lida H. Shaffer was born on September 23, 1862. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lida H. Shaffer.
Marcus Lafayette Shaffer
Marcus Lafayette Shaffer was born on September 1, 1863 in Sissonville, Kanawha County, West Virginia United States to Eliza Virginia (Martin) Shaver, and had siblings Thomas Stanton Shaffer, Lafayette Shaver, Josephine Shaffer, William B. Shaffer, Rosilla Catherine Shaffer, Virginia Elizabeth Shaffer, Andrew Johnson Shaffer, Nancy Alice Shaffer, Dioclesian Martin Shaffer, Cynthia Florence Shaffer, Minnie Galena Shaffer, and James Hayes Shaffer. He was in a relationship with Sarah "Sallie" (Christopher) Shaffer, and had children Lawrence Vinton Shaffer, Ernest Lee Shaffer, Charles Patrick Shaffer, Elizabeth Lynn Shaffer, William Beverly Shaffer, Dayton Shaffer, Biddie Shaffer, Marcus Lafayette Shaffer, Jesse S. Shaffer, and Mary Margaret (Shaffer) McGrew. Marcus Shaffer died at age 51 years old on March 22, 1915 in Plymouth, Putnam County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marcus Lafayette Shaffer.

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Updated Shaffer Biographies

Laura E Shaffer of Bensalem, Bucks County, PA was born on December 26, 1915, and died at age 71 years old on December 23, 1987.
Perry Robert Shaffer of Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma was born on April 20, 1905 in Crescent, Logan County, and died at age 72 years old on November 16, 1977 in Cushing, Payne County. Perry Shaffer was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery in Cushing.
William Lloyd Shaffer of Cushing, Oklahoma United States was born to Perry Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Lloyd Shaffer.
Susan Kimberly (Shaffer) Evans of Kokomo, Indiana United States was born on September 3, 1957.
George Washington Shaffer
George Washington Shaffer was born in 1828. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Washington Shaffer.
Sarah  Shaffer
Sarah Shaffer was born in 1799. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Shaffer.
Clara Louise Shaffer was born on October 29, 1947 to Myrtle Aldeen Funk and Clarence Earl Shaffer, and had siblings Clarence Junior Shaffer, Beverly A Shaffer, Michael Shaffer, and David Allen Shaffer. She married Theodore Wiles, and had children Carolyn Wiles, Teddy Theodore Wiles, and Edward Arnold Wiles. Clara Shaffer died at age 49 years old on October 25, 1997 at Kingwood, Preston County, WV, USA in Rowlesburg, West Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clara Louise Shaffer.
David Shaffer was born on September 4, 1955 in West Virginia United States to Myrtle Aldeen Funk and Clarence Earl Shaffer, and has siblings Clara Louise Shaffer, Clarence Junior Shaffer, Beverly A Shaffer, and Michael Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David Allen Shaffer.
Michael Shaffer was born in 1954 in West Virginia United States to Myrtle Aldeen Funk and Clarence Earl Shaffer, and has siblings Clara Louise Shaffer, Clarence Junior Shaffer, Beverly A Shaffer, and David Allen Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Shaffer.
Beverly Shaffer was born on June 6, 1953 in West Virginia United States to Myrtle Aldeen Funk and Clarence Earl Shaffer, and has siblings Clara Louise Shaffer, Clarence Junior Shaffer, Michael Shaffer, and David Allen Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beverly A Shaffer.
Clarence Junior Shaffer was born on March 9, 1952 in West Virginia United States, and died at age 68 years old on December 29, 2020. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clarence Junior Shaffer.
Clarence Earl Shaffer of Rowlesburg, West Virginia United States was born on April 27, 1898, and died at age 58 years old on April 19, 1957 in Clarksburg.
Howard Shaffer of Freeland, Saginaw County, Michigan was born on July 6, 1892, and died at age 83 years old in March 1976.
Marjorie A (Shaffer) Mahnesmith was born on April 18th, 1936 in Dallas City, Illinois, to Earl B. Shaffer (1899 - 1969) and Marie Ann Daniels (1905 - 1944). Both of her parents were born in Missouri. She had two brothers, Earl and Oscar (1940 - 2016), and one sister. Marjorie was married two times: Her first marriage was to Cecil Franklin Brock (1934 - 1999) in 1957 in Illinois. They had two sons, Richard (1955 - 2011) and Michael (1956 - 2004). Her second marriage was to Leroy "Dude" Mahnesmith Jr. (1927 - 1995). Both marriages ended in divorce. Marjorie died at the age of 74 on May 25th, 2010 in Hamilton, Lonoke County, Arkansas, and is buried in Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Lonoke County, Arkansas.
Joshua Shaffer was born on March 17 to Linda Sue Shaffer and Jesse Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joshua Shaffer.
Linda Sue Shaffer
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linda Sue Shaffer.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Shaffer.
Bernice M Shaffer of Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA was born on January 4, 1916, and died at age 86 years old on September 24, 2002.
Patricia Ann (Shaffer Carty) Shopland of Union Hall, Franklin County, VA was born on July 28, 1939 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, Atlantic County, New Jersey United States. She married John Herbert Shopland in Somers Point, Atlantic County and they later divorced on October 15, 2001. She was the parent of Dana Lynn Carty Fortney, and Chyrel Ann Carty Gregorieff. She also married Robert Elmer Carty and they later divorced in 1966 in Somers Point, Atlantic County. They had children Chyrel Carty Shopland Gregorieff, Dana Lynn Carty Fortney, and John Elmer Carty. Patricia Shopland died at age 62 years old on October 21, 2001 in Wirtz, Franklin County, VA.
Mae Shaffer of Lone Pine, Inyo County, California was born on May 1, 1908 in Lone Pine, and died at age 69 years old in March 1978.

Popular Shaffer Biographies

Audra (Layman) Shaffer
Audra (Layman) Shaffer was in a relationship with Emory Shaffer, and has children Margaret Predgo, Lois Potter, Dorothy Brooks, and Richard Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Audra (Layman) Shaffer.
Lawrence Vinton Shaffer
Lawrence Vinton Shaffer was born on January 1, 1888 in Sissonville, Kanawha County, WV, and died at age 30 years old on October 29, 1918 in Plymouth, Putnam County. Lawrence Shaffer was buried at Schowen Cemetery in Bancroft. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lawrence Vinton Shaffer.
Sarah  Shaffer
Sarah Shaffer was born in 1799. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Shaffer.
Willard Lawrence Shaffer
Willard Lawrence Shaffer was born on June 29, 1916 in Hometown, Putnam County, WV to Lawrence Vinton Shaffer and Virgie Mae (Trader) Shaffer, and had siblings Francis Edward Shaffer, Helen Cecilia (Shaffer) Bulmer, Paul Emerson Shaffer, Patrick Farmer, and Constance Eugenia (Farmer) Hall. Willard Shaffer died at age 54 years old on January 22, 1971 in Charleston, Kanawha County, and was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes, Kanawha Coubty County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willard Lawrence Shaffer.
H. L. Shaffer
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember H. L. Shaffer.
Virginia Shaffer was born in Havre, Hill County, Montana United States. She was married to James J Pasma, and they were together until James' death on November 2, 1999. Virginia Shaffer has children Zarren James Pasma, Vickie Starr Pasma, Farol Marie Pasma, and Zane James Pasma. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virginia Shaffer.
Amber (Broadt) Shaffer of Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Virginia United States was born on June 19, 1983 in Wilmington, New Castle County, DE. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amber (Broadt) Shaffer.
George Washington Shaffer
George Washington Shaffer was born in 1828. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Washington Shaffer.
Francis Edward Shaffer
Francis Edward Shaffer was born on July 6, 1918 in Plymonth, Putnam County, West Virginia United States, and died at age 65 years old on September 19, 1983 in Dayton, Montgomery County, OH. Francis Shaffer was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes, Kanawha County, WV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Francis Edward Shaffer.
Mae Shaffer of Lone Pine, Inyo County, California was born on May 1, 1908 in Lone Pine, and died at age 69 years old in March 1978.
William Preston Shaffer was born in 1847 in Kanawha County, WV to Susan Todd and Paul Shaver, and had siblings Caroline Shaver, James H. Shaver, Peter Henry Shaffer, Eliza J. Shaver, Susan Frances Shaver, Abraham Paul Shaffer, and Ruhama Shaver. William Shaffer died at age 43 years old on June 11, 1891 in Roane County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Preston Shaffer.
Barbara Lea (Peters) Shaffer was born on August 8, 1933 in Sand Fork, Gilmer County, West Virginia United States. She was married to Francis Edward Shaffer in 1955 in Charleston, Kanawha County and they later divorced in 1970 at 5612 Staunton Avenue, in Charleston. Barbara Shaffer has children Mark Edward Shaffer and Connie Frances (Shaffer) Bays. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Lea (Peters) Shaffer.
Mark Edward Shaffer was born on September 27, 1960 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia United States to Francis Edward Shaffer and Barbara Lea (Peters) Shaffer, and has a sister Connie Frances (Shaffer) Bays. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mark Edward Shaffer.
Daniel Bruce Shaffer was born on August 14, 1949. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Daniel Bruce Shaffer.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Hayes Shaffer.
Torina Lee (Shaffer) Device was born on May 15, 1973 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania United States to Tex Everett Shaffer and Linda Louise Shaffer, and has a sister Lori Linda Shearer. Torina Device married Anthony William Device in 2003 in Havertown, Delaware County, and has children Gavin Stephen Device and Max Raymond Device. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Torina Lee Device.
Peter Henry Shaffer was born to Susan Todd and Paul Shaver, and has siblings William Preston Shaffer, Caroline Shaver, James H. Shaver, Eliza J. Shaver, Susan Frances Shaver, Abraham Paul Shaffer, and Ruhama Shaver. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peter Henry Shaffer.
Kathryn Leah Shaffer was born on August 16, 1949 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia United States to Francis Edward Shaffer and Mary Katherine (Williams) Shaffer, and has siblings Clinton Shaffer, Vinton Shaffer, Lawrence Golden Shaffer, and Michael Kent Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathryn Leah Shaffer.
Michael Kent Shaffer was born on July 26, 1939 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia United States to Francis Edward Shaffer and Mary Katherine (Williams) Shaffer, and has siblings Clinton Shaffer, Vinton Shaffer, Lawrence Golden Shaffer, and Kathryn Leah Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Kent Shaffer.
Hattie Marie Shaffer is the mother of Morris Shaffer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hattie Marie Shaffer.

Shaffer Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Shaffer family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 22,566 people with the last name Shaffer that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Shaffers

These are the longest-lived members of the Shaffer family on AncientFaces.

Susie E Shaffer of Tiffin, Seneca County, OH was born on April 29, 1892, and died at age 110 years old on October 2, 2002.
110 years
Emil Shaffer of Kittanning, Armstrong County, PA was born on February 1, 1897, and died at age 109 years old on September 11, 2006.
109 years
Jennie Shaffer of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina was born on May 8, 1873, and died at age 107 years old in January 1981.
107 years
Cora Shaffer of Big Spring, Howard County, Texas was born on December 6, 1873, and died at age 107 years old in January 1981.
107 years
Anna Shaffer of Flat Rock, Henderson County, NC was born on July 6, 1902, and died at age 106 years old on February 9, 2009.
106 years
Harriet Shaffer of Fort Myers, Lee County, FL was born on April 6, 1871, and died at age 106 years old in January 1978.
106 years
Leona M Shaffer of Beaver, Beaver County, PA was born on October 12, 1882, and died at age 105 years old on September 22, 1988.
105 years
Twila G Shaffer of Harrisville, Butler County, PA was born on May 6, 1897, and died at age 105 years old on March 21, 2003.
105 years
Martha J Shaffer of Du Bois, Clearfield County, PA was born on January 12, 1888, and died at age 106 years old on November 22, 1994.
106 years
Fred Shaffer of Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma was born on December 13, 1869, and died at age 105 years old in November 1975.
105 years
Catherine L Shaffer of Bellefonte, Centre County, PA was born on January 11, 1905, and died at age 106 years old on June 22, 2011.
106 years
Clair J Shaffer of Clearfield, Clearfield County, PA was born on June 16, 1895, and died at age 104 years old on April 13, 2000.
104 years
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